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Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening 2007

Opened: October 2, 2007

Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening - 2007 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

47th Street Theatre
304 West 47th St. New York, NY

A fixture of the New York theatre scene since 1982, Forbidden Broadway celebrates 25 years of (lovingly) lampooning the shows and stars of Broadway with a new edition.


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Photo Coverage: 'Spring Awakening' Visits 'Forbidden Broadway'
by Peter James Zielinski - January 30, 2008


The cast of Broadway's 'Spring Awakening' visited the 25th Anniversary production of Forbidden Broadway, 'Rude Awakening' on Monday, January 28. Both casts had a laugh meeting their spoofed and real-life counter-parts.

Photo Flash: Elaine Paige Visits 'Forbidden Broadway'
by BWW - December 20, 2007


Elaine Paige, known as the 'First Lady of British Musical Theatre,' recently visited the off-Broadway long-running hit revue, Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening

'Forbidden Broadway' Adds Performances Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2007


Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening, currently celebrating its 25th Anniversary, is adding performances Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 8:15 PM and Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8:15 PM with the regular performance schedule

Forbidden Broadway Rude Awakening: Mama, Who Bored Me...
by Michael Dale - October 8, 2007


Gerard Alessandrini's newest edition of the long-running satirical revue may not be most vicious version of the show but it certainly ranks up there among the best.

Photo Coverage: Forbidden Broadway Marks 25th Anniversary
by Walter McBride - October 3, 2007


On Tuesday, October 2nd, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway marked its 25th Anniversary with a brand-new edition Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening, at the 47th Street Theatre. To mark the occasion, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Office of Theatre, Film and Television named October 2, 2007 as 'Forbidden Broadway Day.' Chita Rivera read a proclamation from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and unveiled a street sign renaming West 47th Street 'Forbidden Broadway.'

Photo Flash: Forbidden Broadway's 'Rude Awakening'
by BWW - October 1, 2007


On Tuesday, October 2nd, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway marks its 25th Anniversary with a brand-new edition Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening, at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47 Street). Opening night curtain is at 7PM.

Forbidden Broadway Celebrates 25 Years! October 2
by BWW News Desk - October 2, 2007


On Tuesday, October 2nd, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway marks its 25th Anniversary with a brand-new edition Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening, at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47 Street). To mark the occasion, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Office of Theatre, Film and Television has named October 2, 2007 as 'Forbidden Broadway Day.' At 6PM, prior to the opening night performance on October 2, two-time Tony Award winner (and beloved subject of Forbidden Broadway parodies) Chita Rivera will be on hand to read a proclamation from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and unveil a street sign renaming West 47th Street 'Forbidden Broadway.' Opening night curtain is at 7PM.

Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening Postpones Opening to 10/2
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2007


Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening, the 25th Anniversary edition of Gerard Alessandrini's long-running musical, has moved its opening night performance to Tuesday, October 2. The opening has been delayed a week to allow Alessandrini an additional week to add new material to the latest edition, which is currently in previews at the 47th Street Theatre.

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Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening - 2007 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revue Forbidden Broadway

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