Bells Are Ringing 1956 - Articles Page 4

Opened: November 29, 1956

Bells Are Ringing - 1956 - Broadway History , Info & More

Alvin Theatre
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY

In Bells Are Ringing, a lonely young woman can't help getting involved in the lives of her answering service clients. When she falls for a man she has met only by voice, classic 1950s mayhem ensues. The score, by turns brassy, sweet and romantic, includes "Just in Time," "The Party's Over," "I Met a Girl," "Long Before I Knew You" and a fistful of other great tunes from one of Broadway's greatest tunesmiths. The original production opened at the Shubert Theater on November 29, 1956, and played a total of 924 performances. The entire original production was directed by Jerome Robbins; dance and musical numbers of the original production were staged by Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse. The show won Tony awards for its stars Judy Holliday and Sydney Chaplin.

Bells Are Ringing - 1956 - Broadway Cast

Get Bells Are Ringing Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

Bells Are Ringing - 1956 - Broadway Articles Page 4

Alexandra Silber Joins Robert Patteri In Reprise Theatre Compay's CAROUSEL
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2010


The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress).

Alexandra Silber Joins Robert Patteri In Reprise Theatre Compay's CAROUSEL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2010


The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress).

Silber, Patteri and Walsh to Star in Reprise's CAROUSEL
by Robert Diamond - Dec 21, 2009


The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress). Silber is joined by Robert Patteri as Billy Bigelow ('Scarlet Pimpernel,' 'Beauty and the Beast'.) Veteran character actor M. Emmet Walsh appears as the Starkeeper. Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Court, will direct, with choreography by Lee Martino and musical direction by Darryl Archibald.

Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, Shirley Herz and Phyllis Newman Honored at the Tony Awards Telecast 6/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2009


The Tony Administration Committee revealed the names of a quartet of honorees who are to be recognized in the four non-competitive Tony categories. Composer/lyricist Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, and longtime press agent Shirley Herz will be honored at the 63rd annual Tony Awards ceremony on June 7. Actress/writer Phyllis Newman will receive the newest Tony Award for her volunteer work as an advocate for women's health.

Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, Shirley Herz and Phyllis Newman Set for Honors at Tony Awards Telecast 6/7
by Eddie Varley - May 4, 2009


On Monday, May 5, the Tony Administration Committee revealed the names of a quartet of honorees who are to be recognized in the four non-competitive Tony categories. Composer/lyricist Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, and longtime press agent Shirley Herz will be honored at the 63rd annual Tony Awards ceremony on June 7. Actress/writer Phyllis Newman will receive the newest Tony Award for her volunteer work as an advocate for women's health.

Elizabeth Stanley to Play 'Eliza' in Pioneer Theatre's 'My Fair Lady'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 16, 2008


Pioneer Theatre Company proudly presents 'My Fair Lady,' the classic tale about a draggle-tailed guttersnipe who learns to talk like a lady.

von Essen Stars In Pittsburgh CLO's 'West Side Story'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008


Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.

Faith Prince to Star in Broadway's 'Catered Affair'
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2007


Variety.com reports that Faith Prince will star as matriarch Aggie Hurley in new Broadway musical A Catered Affair, Harvey Fierstein and John Bucchino's adaptation of Paddy Chayefsky's story of a Bronx wedding in the 1950s.

Broadway to Dim its Lights for Betty Comden, 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2006


To honor the life of Betty Comden, the marquee of every Broadway theatre will be dimmed on Tuesday, November 28 at exactly 8 p.m. for one minute in her memory

Broadway Legend Betty Comden Dies at 89
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2006


Betty Comden, whose work with the late Adolph Green epitomized Broadway's Golden Age, has died at the age of 89, according to the New York Times

Town Hall Announces New Broadway by the Years and Other Events
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2006


The Broadway by the Year series will showcase musicals from 1930, 1956, 1968 and 1978 in 2006, and other events will also be featured at Town Hall

Broadway by the Year Concerts in 2006 Spotlight 1930, 1956, 1968 and 1978
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2005


In 2006, four new Broadway by the Year concerts will feature songs from the musicals of 1930, 1956, 1968 and 1978

Other Productions of Bells Are Ringing

1956   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1957   West End London Production
West End
1959   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1999   Regional (US) Reprise! Concert
Regional (US)
2001   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival Production
Off-Broadway

Bells Are Ringing - 1956 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1957 Tony Awards Best Choreography Jerome Robbins
1957 Tony Awards Best Musical Jule Styne
1957 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Sydney Chaplin
1957 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Judy Holliday

Videos