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Seesaw 1973

Ages: 12+
Opened: March 18, 1973
Closing: December 08, 1973

Seesaw - 1973 Broadway History , Info & More

Mark Hellinger Theatre
237 West 51st St. New York, NY

Based on the play Two for the Seesaw by William Gibson


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Album Review: Jeff Harnar Inspires Sighs Of Satisfaction With A COLLECTIVE CY
by Bobby Patrick - Sep 11, 2023


A COLLECTIVE CY is a gorgeous dream album of a recording that shows off Jeff Harnar's mad skills at cabaret storytelling and music making, both at the same time.

Theater Stories: WICKED, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, SWEENEY TODD, The Theater Hall of Fame & More About The Gershwin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Gershwin Theatre! Learn about the theatre's longest running show, Wicked; the extravagant production of Starlight Express; the Theater Hall of fame featuring theater's biggest names, and more!

Photo Flash: Apollo Theater Celebrates Classic Girl Groups With Martha Reeves, Sarah Dash, & Joshie Jo Armstead
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2019


Apollo Theater Celebrates Classic Girl Groups with Martha Reeves, Sarah Dash, & Joshie Jo Armstead. The Apollo Theater's Education Program brought together three legendary artists for She's A Rebel! A Tribute to Girl Groups of the 50s, 60s, & 70s on November 14, 2019. Presented as part of Apollo Education's 'Apollo Live Wire' discussion series, led by Senior Director of Education Shirley Taylor, the evening featured a lively panel discussion with founding members of groundbreaking girl groups, including Martha Reeves (Martha Reeves & the Vandellas), Sarah Dash (Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles), and Joshie Jo Armstead (The Ikettes).

Meet the Cast of East Lynne Theater Company's ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET at an After-Show Q&A
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2018


'The Rhythm of Life,' 'I'm in the Mood for Love' and 'I Won't Dance' are just three of many popular songs with lyrics written by the incomparable Dorothy Fields. The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company is presenting a world premiere musical revue, 'On the Sunny Side of the Street,' the title taken from another Field's hit. After the show on Friday, June 22, the audience has the opportunity to ask questions of the cast and creative team.

East Lynne Theater Company Presents ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2018


'Hey, Big Spender,' 'I Feel a Song Coming On,' and 'Pick Yourself Up,' are just three of many popular songs with lyrics written by the incomparable Dorothy Fields.The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company is proud to present the world premiere musical revue 'On the Sunny Side of the Street,' the title taken from another Field's hit.

NYPL for the Performing Arts Announces UnsungMusicalsCo. Collection
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2011


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (www.nypl.org) and UnsungMusicalsCo. Inc. (www.UnsungMusicals.org) have announced the creation of an UnsungMusicalsCo. Inc. Collection in the Billy Rose Theatre Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

Seesaw History

Other Productions of Seesaw

1973   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1981   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
2020   Off-Broadway J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company's Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway

Seesaw - 1973 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1974 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Michael Bennett
1974 Tony Awards Best Choreography Michael Bennett
1974 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Bennett
1974 Tony Awards Best Musical Joseph Kipness
1974 Tony Awards Best Musical Lawrence Kasha
1974 Tony Awards Best Musical James Nederlander
1974 Tony Awards Best Musical George M. Steinbrenner III
1974 Tony Awards Best Musical Lorin E. Price
1974 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Cy Coleman
1974 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Dorothy Fields
1974 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tommy Tune
1974 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Michele Lee
1973 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Cy Coleman
1973 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Dorthy Fields
1973 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Michael Bennett
1973 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Robin Wagner

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