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Kiss of the Spider Woman 1992

Opened: October 20, 1992
Closing: July 17, 1993

Kiss of the Spider Woman - 1992 West End History , Info & More

Shaftesbury Theatre
Holborn end of Shaftesbury Avenue London

Based on the novel by Manuel Puig

Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman explores the complex relationship between two men caged together in an Argentinean prison. Valentin is a tough political revolutionary undergoing torture. Molina is an unabashedly gay man serving time for deviant behavior. Molina recounts to Valentin his favorite movie-musical fantasies, and it becomes a mental refuge for both as the lines of fantasy and reality become blurred. This compelling musical drama resonates love, longing and liberation.


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PBS to Air Documentary TERRENCE MCNALLY: EVERY ACT OF LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2019


Playwright, librettist, scriptwriter and outspoken LGBTQ activist Terrence McNally has long believed in the power of the arts to transform society and make a difference. The new documentary American Masters - Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life, premiering nationwide Friday, June 14 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings),pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS Video app in honor of LGBT Pride Month, lifts the curtain on the life, career and inspirations of the complicated and brilliant Emmy- and four-time Tony Award-winning writer.

BWW Interview: Triple Threat Icon Chita Rivera Talks Her Show at Valley Performing Arts Center and the Joys of Her Career
by Don Grigware - Jan 15, 2014


Triple threat Broadway legend Chita Rivera will bring her iconic class and showmanship to the Valley Performing Arts Center January 25 for one performance only at 8 pm. In our chat she tells us a little bit about the new show and talks in great detail about the joys of her career.

CURTAINS, from The Creators of Cabaret & Chicago, Set for European Professional Premiere Tonight, July 25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2012


Curtains, the backstage musical comedy whodunit from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, will get its European professional premiere production in a strictly limited 6-week season at the Landor Theatre from tonight, 25 July - 1 September.

CURTAINS, from The Creators of Cabaret & Chicago, Set for European Professional Premiere July 25
by James T Harding - May 28, 2012


Curtains, the backstage musical comedy whodunit from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, will get its European professional premiere production in a strictly limited 6-week season at the Landor Theatre from 25 July - 1 September.

Chita Rivera, Maria Friedman, et al. Set for Kander & Ebb Gala at Drury Lane Theatre, 4/24
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2011


According to published reports, stage veterans Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune, Elaine Paige, Janie Dee, Maria Friedman and Marvin Hamlisch will perform in a Kander & Ebb gala tribute on April 24. The event, which will take place at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, will feature songs from some of their best-know shows, including Chicago, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, and Cabaret.

KC Rep Adds CABARET To 10-11 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

KC Rep Adds CABARET To 10-11 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2011


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

KC Rep's CABARET Plays 3/18-4-10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2011


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

KC Rep's CABARET Plays 3/18-4/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2011


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

Pride Films & Plays Features the Work of Terrace McNally this August
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2010


Pride Films & Plays presents their next reading series, THE GREAT PLAYS OF TERRENCE McNALLY, a survey of his works written between 1975 and 2006.

Pride Films & Plays Features the Work of Terrace McNally this August
by Jessikah Hackett - Jul 29, 2010


Pride Films & Plays presents their next reading series, THE GREAT PLAYS OF TERRENCE McNALLY, a survey of his works written between 1975 and 2006.

Pride Films & Plays Reads THE GREAT PLAYS OF TERRENCE McNALLY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2010


Pride Films & Plays announces that its next reading series will feature THE GREAT PLAYS OF TERRENCE McNALLY, a survey of his works written between 1975 and 2006.

KC Rep Adds CABARET To 10-11 Season Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 4, 2010


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

'RAGTIME' Opens At Astoria Performing Arts Center 2/5/09
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2009


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the production of RAGTIME, a musical directed by APAC's very own Artistic Director, Tom Wojtunik. Ragtime will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102). Performances begin Thursday, February 5th and continue through Sunday, February 22nd.

'RAGTIME' Opens At Astoria Performing Arts Center 2/5/09
by Reynard Loki - Dec 23, 2008


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the production of RAGTIME, a musical directed by APAC's very own Artistic Director, Tom Wojtunik. Ragtime will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102). Performances begin Thursday, February 5th and continue through Sunday, February 22nd.

Kiss of the Spider Woman History

Other Productions of Kiss of the Spider Woman

1990   World Premiere
1992   Toronto Toronto Production
Toronto
1992   West End London Production
West End
1993   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
2007   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2008   Arlington, VA (Regional) Kander & Ebb Celebration Production
Arlington, VA (Regional)
2020   Off-Broadway Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

Kiss of the Spider Woman - 1992 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1993 Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Musical Brent Carver
1993 Olivier Awards Best Director of a Musical Harold Prince
1993 Olivier Awards Best Lighting Designer Howell Binkley
1993 Olivier Awards Best Set Designer Jerome Sirlin
1993 Olivier Awards The American Express Award for Best New Musical John Kander
1992 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0

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