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Opened: October 25, 1939

The Time of Your Life - 1939 - Broadway History , Info & More

Booth Theatre (Broadway)
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'In the time of our life, live - so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it' The Time of Your Life, a rich tapestry of human life, peopled by a profusion of wistful dreamers, pining lonely hearts, and beer-hall-philosophers, is a twentieth century American masterpiece. The Time of Your Life was first presented at The Shubert Theatre, New Haven, USA, on 7 October 1939. It was the first play to win both the New York Drama Critics' Circle award and the Pulitzer Prize. . It has been revived three times on Broadway; was filmed in 1948, starring James Cagney; and twice filmed for TV.

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Review Roundup: MORNING'S AT SEVEN Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2021


Morning's At Seven, Paul Osborn's treasured comedy classic, returned to New York this fall for the first time in 20 years. Directed by Obie Award winner Dan Wackerman, Morning's At Seven will play a strictly limited 12-week engagement, October 20 - January 9 at Theatre at St. Clements, 423 W. 46th Street, NYC).

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think Of WICKED On Tour?
by Alan Henry - Sep 22, 2021


Wicked is back on the road across the country, and the reviews are in! The cast includes Talia Suskauer (Elphaba), Allison Bailey (Glinda), Sharon Sachs (Madame Morrible) and Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winner Cleavant Derricks (The Wizard).

UN DÍA COMO HOY: Nacía Gene Kelly
by Nuria Pedret - Aug 23, 2021


En el aniversario del actor, director y coreógrafo de SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, queremos repasar su biografía, así como sus interpretaciones más emblemáticas

Seacoast Rep Expands Cast For Hit Musical CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2021


The Seacoast Repertory Theatre is breaking out of its pandemic bubble for its most ambitious production in over a year, with Cabaret. The multiple award-winning musical portrays the sexually open atmosphere of Jazz-Age Berlin and poses the question 'What would you do?' in the face of looming fascism.

Shaw Festival to Present OUTDOORS @ THE SHAW - A Fresh Air Summer Fête
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021


Artistic Director Tim Carroll and the Shaw Festival have announced Outdoors @ The Shaw, a series of concerts and events scheduled to take place from July 10 to October 9, 2021 on the grounds of the Festival Theatre and Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake. 

Melissa Errico, Joe Iconis, Brenda Braxton, Bianca Marroquín & More to Take Part in BROADWAY LIVE CINEMA FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021


Broadway Live Cinema Festival, the new film and live performance event honoring Broadway and movie musicals, has announced the lineup of artists set to perform live at the inaugural festival this summer at AMC Empire 25 Theater in Times Square (234 W 42nd St, NYC). 

THE HOT WING KING Wins the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 11, 2021


It was just announced by the Pulitzer Prize organization that Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King has officially won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This year's finalists included Circle Jerk by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley and Stew by Zora Howard.

Celebrate Mother's Day With All Of Your Mom-Centric Favorites On HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 6, 2021


From classic movies like, “The Wizard of Oz,” “Dirty Dancing, “Crazy Rich Asians,” “27 Dresses” and “The Notebook” to Max Originals such as “Love Life,” “Selena + Chef, and “The Great Pottery Throwdown,” to beloved HBO series like “Big Little Lies” and “Sex and the City,” there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

BWW Interview: Randall MacLowry & Tracy Heather Strain Talk AMERICAN OZ on PBS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 19, 2021


Ahead of the premiere, BroadwayWorld caught up with filmmakers Randall MacLowry and Tracy Heather Strain to talk about the legacy of 'The Wizard of Oz,' the most interesting things about L. Frank Baum, and why they believe this story is so uniquely American.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of April 12 - Joey Contreras' IN PIECES, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2021


This week's list includes Life at Hamilton, a memoir written by a bartender at the hit musical, In Pieces, featuring highlights from the new musical by Joey Contreras, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, March 26- with a RAGTIME Reunion, John Lloyd Young, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2021


Today (March 26) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with John Lloyd Young on Clubhouse, a Ragtime reunion on Stars in the House, and more!

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 22 - Amanda Kloots Book on Nick Cordero, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2021


Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero, Once On This Island on orange vinyl, R&H Goes Pop!, and more!

Season Tickets Now Available for Popejoy Hall 2021-2022 Season, Featuring HAMILTON & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2021


Broadway is coming back to New Mexico when Popejoy Hall reopens this fall! Popejoy Presents announced the 2021-2022 season featuring the long-awaited Broadway national tour of HAMILTON, now scheduled for 24 performances over three weeks, from January 25 through February 13, 2022. Season tickets are now available.

Theater Stories: SUNDAY IN THE PARK, NEXT TO NORMAL, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME & More About The Booth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Booth Theatre! Learn about some of the theatre's best-known shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Next to Normal, Freestyle Love Supreme, and many more!

New Orleans Opera Announces ALLONS! Virtual Lecture Series For Spring 2021
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2021


New Orleans Opera has announced a virtual lecture series for Spring 2021, called ALLONS! This series takes place at your house - on Zoom!

Popejoy Hall Announces 2021-2022 Season, Featuring HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2021


Broadway is coming back to New Mexico when Popejoy Hall reopens this fall! Popejoy Presents has announced the 2021-2022 season featuring the long-awaited Broadway national tour of HAMILTON, now scheduled for 24 performances over three weeks, from January 25 through February 13, 2022.

Theater Stories: A CHORUS LINE, The HELLO, DOLLY! Revival, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & More About The Shubert Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2021


This week's Theater Stories features the Shubert Theatre! Learn about one of the longest running Broadway shows of all time, A Chorus Line, the incredibly successful production of To Kill a Mockingbird, the star-studded revival of Hello, Dolly! and more.

Theater Stories: GYPSY, EVITA, THE COLOR PURPLE, the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Revival, & More About The Broadway Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2021


This week's Theater Stories features the Broadway Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the stage of the theatre, including Gypsy, The Color Purple, Evita and more; the show that broke the theatre's box office record, and much more!

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL - THE RADIO PLAY at Ford's Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Dec 20, 2020


Craig Wallace returns for his fifth season as Ebenezer Scrooge in a production that's a tour de force in sound design.

Guest Blog: HUNCHtheatre Release New Book To Raise Funds For Their Company
by Fiona Scott - Dec 17, 2020


‘Still Life’ is the result of two lockdowns and an ingenious example of how theatre can exist and develop even when it is not possible to meet the audience.

Andra Day Narrates the Story of Hazel Scott in GOOD NIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS Podcast Episode
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2020


In today’s episode of Rebel Girls’ Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls podcast, Grammy-nominated singer Andra Day narrates the life and career of pianist and actress Hazel Scott.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces ENCORE BSO RECITALS Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2020


The Boston Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present Encore BSO Recitals, a colorful and eclectic online concert series spotlighting 50 musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in small ensembles and giving viewers a rare opportunity to experience the individual artistry of many of the musicians who make up the world-renowned ensemble.

The Fisher Center at Bard Presents Meshell Ndegeocello's CHAPTER & VERSE: THE GOSPEL OF JAMES BALDWIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020


The Fisher Center at Bard begins its 20/21 season of virtual works-focusing on healing and transformation in troubled times-with a Live Arts Bard (LAB) commission from 10-time Grammy nominated musician Meshell Ndegeocello's Chapter & Verse: The Gospel of James Baldwin, made in collaboration with acclaimed director Charlotte Brathwaite.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, August 27- with Jane Krakowski, Shoshana Bean, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2020


Today (August 27) in live streaming: The New Group presents The Jacksonian, Billy Stritch performs for Radio Free Birdland, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, August 13- with Lena Hall, Max Von Essen and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2020


Today (August 13) in live streaming: Max Von Essen and Lena Hall visit Backstage Live, Stars in the House brings back Newsies, and so much more!

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The Time of Your Life - 1939 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1940 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best American Play William Saroyan
1940 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama William Saroyan

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