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The Beggar's Opera Revival 1973

Opened: December 23, 1973
Closing: unknown

The Beggar's Opera - 1973 Broadway History , Info & More

Billy Rose Theatre
208 W. 41st St. New York, NY 10036

At its London premiere in 1728, John Gay's rollicking Beggar's Opera caused a sensation. Lampooning the politics and public morality of the day, it became an instant hit.


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The Beggar's Opera History

Other Productions of The Beggar's Opera

1728   Regional (UK) Original London Production
Regional (UK)
1750   Broadway New York Revival
Broadway
1854   Broadway New York Revival
Broadway
1855   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1859   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1920   West End London Revival
West End
1920   Broadway
Broadway
1928   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1964   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
1968   West End London Revival
West End
1973   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1992   London Fringe Royal Shakespeare Company Revival
London Fringe

The Beggar's Opera - 1973 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1972 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Robert U. Taylor

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