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Steel Pier 1997

Opened: April 24, 1997
Closing: June 28, 1997

Steel Pier - 1997 Broadway History , Info & More

Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway)
226 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

A high-energy, dance-heavy musical set in early 1930's Atlantic City, Steel Pier tells the story of a dancer, Rita Racine, and her quest to finally leave the dance marathon circuit of which she has been trapped for so long. It has a story based loosely on the film They Shoot Horses Don't They? Steel Pier is a tale of love and romance with a touch of bribery and deceit thrown in for good measure.


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20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024


The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!

25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024


Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!

Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024


The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.

Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024


The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!

Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff & More to Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024


The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.

19th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented To Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2023


The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.

Broadway Jukebox: The Music of Kander & Ebb
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 15, 2023


Earlier this week, it was announced that Cabaret will soon willkommen audiences back on Broadway. We are celebrating the news with a playlist of the Best of Kander and Ebb. 

Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Kander & Ebb
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2023


Just yesterday, Broadway was introduced to the latest musical from John Kander and the late Fred Ebb- New York, New York is in previews at the St. James Theatre. We are celebrating the new musical with a playlist of the Best of Kander and Ebb.

Photos: John Kander Celebrates 96th Birthday at CHICAGO
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 17, 2023


Broadway legend John Kander, who is currently represented on Broadway with Chicago and New York, New York, celebrates his 96th birthday tomorrow, March 18. To celebrate the headed to the Ambassador Theatre to pose with the ladies of Chicago!

Wake Up With BWW 2/27: Obie Awards, SWEENEY TODD Begins Previews, and More!
by - Feb 27, 2023


Top stories: Sweeney Todd officially began previews on Broadway this weekend, the 2023 Obie Awards will be held tonight, and more! Read more about these and other top stories here!

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

Julia Riew to Receive 18th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022


The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the eighteenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Julia Riew.

Kander & Ebb's NEW YORK, NEW YORK Will Open On Broadway This Spring
by Team BWW - Oct 26, 2022


Producers Sonia Friedman and Tom Kirdahy have announced that the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, will begin performances on Broadway Friday, March 24, 2023 and officially open Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.

New Date Announced For 17th Annual Fred Ebb Award Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022


The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented to the team of Isabella Dawis & Tidtaya Sinutoke by Heidi Blickenstaff and Julia Murney on Monday May 2nd from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony at Bond 45. T

Applications for 17th Annual Fred Ebb Award Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2021


The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company announced today that applications for the seventeenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters are now available. Applications will be accepted from June 1 - June 30, 2021. The winner will be selected in November of 2021.

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Photo Flash: Check Out Photos From the Fred Ebb Award Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019


The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell S. Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presented the fifteenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Angela Sclafani & Benjamin Velez. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, was presented by Kate Baldwin on Monday, December 2nd from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony in the Penthouse Lounge of The American Airlines Theater.

Angela Sclafani & Benjamin Velez To Receive This Year's Fred Ebb Award For Excellence in Musical Theatre Songwriting
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2019


The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell S. Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the fifteenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Angela Sclafani & Benjamin Velez. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented by Kate Baldwin on Monday, December 2nd from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony in the Penthouse Lounge of The American Airlines Theater.

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Will Reynolds & Eric Price Announced Winners of 14th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Julie Musbach - Nov 5, 2018


The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the fourteenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Will Reynolds and Eric Price. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented by Alan Cumming on Monday, November 26th from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony in the Penthouse Lounge of The American Airlines Theater.

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by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2018


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Musical Theatre Songwriter Shaina Taub Named 2017 Fred Ebb Award Winner
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017


The Fred Ebb Foundation, in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company, will present the 13th annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Shaina Taub.

Calling All Aspiring Musical Theatre Songwriters! 2017 Fred Ebb Award Applications Are Open
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2017


The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the thirteenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters. 

Fred Ebb Foundation Donates Over $1.6 Million to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2016


The Fred Ebb Foundation has announced that its 2016 donation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will total $1.675 million dollars, bringing the foundation's total contribution to BC/EFA to $13.325 million since it began 12 years ago. The foundation, which is funded by royalties from the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb's vast catalogue of work, makes an annual donation to BC/EFA.

Songwriters Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore Honored with 2016 Fred Ebb Award
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016


The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twelfth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore. 

Steel Pier FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Steel Pier and what's the order?
Prelude
Willing to Ride
Everybody Dance
Second Chance
Montage I
A Powerful Thing
Dance with Me
The Last Girl
Montage II
Everybody's Girl
Two Step
Wet
Harmonica Specialty
Lovebird
Leave the World Behind
Montage III
Somebody Older
Running in Place
Two Little Words
First You Dream
Steel Pier
Final Dance
Nedick's Commercial
The Blue Flame of Love
Salt Water Taffy Commercial
The Little Woman
Been There, Done That
Gems Commercial
A Little Secret
In Here
Winning
Lookin' for Love

Steel Pier History

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Steel Pier - 1997 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Daniel McDonald
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Karen Ziemba
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Susan Stroman
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Scott Ellis
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Debra Monk
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music John Kander
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Musical Steel Pier
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Michael Gibson
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design - Musical Tony Walton
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design - Musical Wendall K. Harrington
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Gregory Harrison
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Karen Ziemba
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Susan Stroman -
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Costume Design Peter Kaczorowski
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Scott Ellis
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actress - Musical Debra Monk
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Lighting Design Peter Kaczorowski
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set Design Tony Walton
1997 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical David Thompson
1997 Tony Awards Best Choreography Susan Stroman
1997 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Scott Ellis
1997 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Berlind
1997 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Michael Gibson
1997 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Fred Ebb
1997 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Kander
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Joel Blum
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Daniel McDonald
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Debra Monk
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Karen Ziemba
1997 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Tony Walton

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