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The Threepenny Opera Revival 2006

Ages: Contains Nudity and Adult Situ
Opened: April 20, 2006
Closing: June 25, 2006

The Threepenny Opera - 2006 Broadway History , Info & More

Studio 54 (Broadway)
254 West 54th St. New York, NY

Based on The Beggar's Opera by John Gay


The Threepenny Opera - 2006 - Broadway Cast

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The Threepenny Opera Begins Final Performance Week, 6/20
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2006


Roundabout Theatre Company's The Threepenny Opera begins its final week of performances tonight, Tuesday June 20th

Threepenny's Alan Cumming Featured on 'Conan,' June 20
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2006


Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming, currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Threepenny Opera, will be featured on NBC's 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' on Tuesday, June 20th

The Threepenny Opera: Not So Perpendicular
by Michael Dale - June 7, 2006


The Roundabout's new production of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's The Threepenny Opera might well have been the most shocking and innovative theatre event of the 1967-68 Broadway season

TV: Backstage with Jim Dale
by Craig Brockman - May 31, 2006


Tony Award-winner and current nominee, Jim Dale sat down with BroadwayWorld.com's Craig Brockman in this candid one-on-one interview backstage at The Threepenny Opera. Jim shares stories about his career which spans from comedian to accidental pop star to legendary stage, screen and Guinness Book of World Records performer. Click now to watch!

Threepenny's Nellie McKay to Perform at Joe's Pub, May 28
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2006


On May 28th at 11:30 PM, Broadway and pop star Nellie McKay will perform at Joe's Pub

Ana Gasteyer Featured on 'Martha Stewart Show,' May 5
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2006


The Threepenny Opera star Ana Gasteyer will be featured on 'The Martha Stewart Show' on May 5th

Alan Cumming Featured on 'Downstage Center,' May 5
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2006


The Threepenny Opera star Alan Cumming will be featured on 'Downstage Center' beginning May 5th

Photo Coverage: The Threepenny Opera Opening Night
by Walter McBride - April 21, 2006


The Roundabout Theatre Company's star-studded revival of The Threepenny Opera opened at Studio 54 on April 20th

BWW.com TV: BROADWAY BEAT With 'Jacques Brel', 'Threepenny Opera' and 'The Property Known as Garland'
by Broadway Beat - April 1, 2006


Broadway Beat brings you to the press preview of 'The Threepenny Opera' and opening nights of 'The Property Known as Garland' and 'Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris'

The Threepenny Opera Begins Previews March 24
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2006


On March 24th, the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Threepenny Opera will play its first preview performance

Photo Coverage: The Threepenny Opera Press Preview
by Walter McBride - March 10, 2006


The highly anticipated Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's hard-edged classic The Threepenny Opera will run at Studio 54 from March 24th through June 11th.

Innvar, Moriber, Moore Join Fully-Cast Threepenny Opera Revival
by BWW News Desk - February 6, 2006


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming revival of The Threepenny Opera, with Christopher Innvar, Brooke Sunny Moriber and Maureen Moore among those who will join the cast

Studio 54 Box Office Opens Jan. 15 for Threepenny Tickets
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2006


The box office of Studio 54 will open on January 15th, when tickets for The Threepenny Opera will go on sale

Alan Cumming Chats with Conan O'Brien, January 6
by BWW News Desk - January 5, 2006


On January 6th, Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming will appear on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien'

Cyndi Lauper Confirmed to Make Broadway Debut in The Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2005


Variety confirms that Cyndi Lauper will make her Broadway debut in 2006, replacing Edie Falco in the role of Jenny Diver.

Edie Falco Pulls Out of Roundabout's Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2005


Edie Falco has withdrawn from the Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming production of The Threepenny Opera

Ana Gasteyer Joins Threepenny Opera Alongside Dale, Cumming, Falco and McKay
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2005


The New York Times reports that Ana Gasteyer has joined the cast of Roundabout's 'Threepenny Opera' for which previews will beging on March 24th.

Jim Dale to Return to Broadway in Spring '06 Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - November 7, 2005


The New York Times reports that Dale will return to Broadway after an absence of nine years to star as Mr. Peachum in the Roundabout production.

The Threepenny Opera FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Threepenny Opera and what's the order?
Ballad of Mack the Knife
Mr. Peachum's Morning Hymn
Instead-of-Song
Wedding Song for Poor People
Pirate Jenny or Dreams of a Kitchen Maid
Cannon Song
Love Song
Barbara Song
The Uncertainty of Human Conditions
Polly's Farewell Song
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
The Procurer's Ballad
The Ballad of Pleasant Living
Jealousy Duet
What Keeps Mankind Alive?
The Song About Inadequacy
Song of Soloman
Call from the Grave
Ballad in Which Macheath Asks Everyone for Forgiveness
The Riding Messenger
Fight About the Property
Poor Mrs. Peachum
Bide-a-Wee in Soho

The Threepenny Opera History

Other Productions of The Threepenny Opera

1928   Berlin Original Berlin Production
Berlin
1933   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1952   Brandeis Concert Reading
1954   Off-Broadway Theatre de Lys Revival
Off-Broadway
1955   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway
1956   West End London Production
West End
1961   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1965   Off-Broadway New York City Opera Production
Off-Broadway
1966   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1970   Chicago Chicago Revival
Chicago
1970   Chicago (Regional) Goodman Theatre Production
Chicago (Regional)
1971   Trinity Square Production
1972   West End London Revival
West End
1976   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
Broadway
1977   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1980   Arizona Theatre Company Production
1981   St. Louis, MO (Regional) St. Louis Rep Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
1989   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1994   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
West End
1999   San Francisco (Regional) ACT Production
San Francisco (Regional)
2000   Off-Broadway Reunion Concert
Off-Broadway
2003   Williamstown, MA (Regional) Williamstown Theatre Festival Production
Williamstown, MA (Regional)
2003   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2005   Los Angeles Los Angeles Revival
Los Angeles
2006   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2014   Off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company Production
Off-Broadway

The Threepenny Opera - 2006 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Jim Dale
2006 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Jim Dale
2006 Theatre World Awards Performance Nellie McKay
2006 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Jim Dale
2006 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roundabout Theatre Company
2006 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Julia C. Levy

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