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City of Angels 1989

Ages: 10+
Opened: December 11, 1989
Closing: January 19, 1992

City of Angels - 1989 Broadway History , Info & More

Virginia Theatre
245 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

Swinging, sexy , smart, and funny! An ingenious spoof of 1940s Hollywood and whodunit films with side-by-side stories about the “real” world of a detective fiction writer and the “reel” world of his fictional gumshoe hero. One balances romance and rewrites while the other slinks through a film noir netherworld of thugs and femmes fatales. Winner of tons of Tony Awards, it’s a witty detective thriller with a jazzy score that really kills.




City of Angels - 1989 - Broadway Cast

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Rene Auberjonois Will Make Musical Return in ENTER LAUGHING at Wallis Annenberg Center
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 6, 2015


According to his official website, stage and screen star Rene Auberjonois will make his musical return in ENTER LAUGHING- THE MUSICAL, playing at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts February 10 - March 1, 2015. Based on the play of the same name, the musical features a book by Joseph Stein and music & lyrics by Stan Daniels.

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

Orange County Performing Arts Center Pays Tribute to Cy Coleman, 12/9 - 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2010


Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

Orange County Performing Arts Center Pays Tribute to Cy Coleman, 12/9 - 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2010


Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

Orange County Performing Arts Center Pays Tribute to Cy Coleman, 12/9 - 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2010


Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

Orange County Performing Arts Center Pays Tribute to Cy Coleman, 12/9 - 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2010


Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

Orange County Performing Arts Center Pays Tribute to Cy Coleman, 12/9 - 12/12
by Leslie Fazin - Nov 3, 2010


Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

PA Shakes' A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Closes 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

City of Angels History

Other Productions of City of Angels

1989   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1993   West End London Production
West End
2006   Los Angeles Reprise! Concert
Los Angeles
2020   West End West End Revival
West End

City of Angels - 1989 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Florence Klotz
1990 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Larry Gelbart
1990 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical David Zippel
1990 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Cy Coleman
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Rene Auberjonois
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical James Naughton
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Rene Auberjonois
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Rene Auberjonois
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Dee Hoty
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Randy Graff
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director Michael Blakemore
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director Michael Blakemore
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design 0
1990 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Larry Gelbart
1990 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Florence Klotz
1990 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Paul Gallo
1990 Tony Awards Best Musical Nick Vanoff
1990 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Berlind
1990 Tony Awards Best Musical Jujamcyn Theaters
1990 Tony Awards Best Musical Suntory International Corp
1990 Tony Awards Best Musical The Shubert Organization
1990 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Cy Coleman
1990 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre David Zippel
1990 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Rene Auberjonois
1990 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical James Naughton
1990 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Gregg Edelman
1990 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Gregg Edelman
1990 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Randy Graff
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical James Naughton
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Larry Gelbart
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Florence Klotz
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Michael Blakemore
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Rene Auberjonois
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Randy Graff
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Paul Gallo
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics David Zippel
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Cy Coleman
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical City of Angels
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Billy Byers
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Robin Wagner

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