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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 2005

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Opened: April 28, 2005
Closing: December 31, 2005

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - 2005 Broadway History , Info & More

Hilton Theatre
213 West 42nd St. New York, NY

Based on the film of the same name by Ian Fleming.

Chitty, a magical car, sails the seas and flies through the air carrying its eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts; his children, Jemima and Jeremy; beautiful Truly Scrumptious; and loony Grandpa Potts as they try to escape from the Baron and the evil Child Catcher.


Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - 2005 - Broadway Cast

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'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' to Launch National Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2008


'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' to Launch National Tour on November 18th.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang To Appear on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2005


Erin Dilly, Rick Hilsabeck, Kurt Von Schmittou, Dirk Lumbard and cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG will perform 'Toot Sweets' on the Macy's 79th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade national broadcast on NBC on Thursday, November 24, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. They will perform live in the 9 a.m. hour.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jeffrey Broadhurst of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'
by Adrienne Onofri - August 2, 2005


Jeff chats about costarring with Bette and Liza, dancing for Robbins and Stroman, and sharing the stage with the fantasmagorical flying car.

2005 Tony Awards Q&A: Erin Dilly
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2005


Erin is nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Stop the Presses! Raul Esparza Smiles on Stage!
by Michael Dale - May 14, 2005


Who cares about a flying car? Raul Esparza plays a happy person!

Photo Coverage: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - April 29, 2005


For Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Gypsy Robe was presented to Alex Sanchez.

Photo Coverage: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Opening Night Red Carpet
by Walter McBride - April 29, 2005


The show made its US premiere at Broadway's Hilton Theatre on Thursday, April 28, 2005 and BroadwayWorld was out on the red carpet!

Photo Coverage: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - April 29, 2005


Chitty Chitty Bang Bang celebrated its opening night on April 28, 2005 with a post-show bash at the Hilton Hotel and BroadwayWorld was there!

Photo Preview: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2005


The show opens on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at the Hilton Theatre.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Moves All Performances to 7pm Starting July 5
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2005


As a more family friendly playing schedule, evening performances move earlier starting in July.

Photo Coverage: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Press Preview
by Ben Strothmann - April 6, 2005


The show, in previews now, officially opens on Thursday, April 28 2005 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to cover a short preview for the press.

Photo Coverage: Welcoming Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Broadway
by Linda Lenzi - March 29, 2005


Tony's DiNapoli Time Square hosted a party welcoming the cast and crew to Broadway and BroadwayWorld was there!

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Announces Family Friendly 7pm Weekday Nights
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2005


CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, the most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything, announces a unique Broadway performance schedule. In an unprecedented effort to accommodate family audiences, all Tuesday through Thursday evening performances begin at 7pm.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang History

Other Productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

2002   West End Original London Production
West End
2005   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - 2005 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2005 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Anthony Ward
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Jan Maxwell
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Raul Esparza
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Erin Dilly
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Gillian Lynne
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Anthony Ward
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Adrian Noble
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Marc Kudisch
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Jan Maxwell
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Mark Henderson
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design Anthony Ward
2005 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Mark Henderson
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Marc Kudisch
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Jan Maxwell
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Erin Dilly
2005 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Anthony Ward

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