The Merry Widow Revival 1944

Opened: October 7, 1944

The Merry Widow - 1944 - Broadway History , Info & More

City Center
131 W. 55th St. New York, NY

Based on L'Attaché d'Ambassade by Henri Meilhac

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New York City Opera to Present FROM VIENNA TO BROADWAY! at Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023


Join New York City Opera at Bryant Park Picnic Performances for a delightful musical journey from Vienna to Broadway. Experience a charming review of songs, duets, and ensembles from the 20th century, featuring works by Lehar, Herbert, Gershwin, and more. No tickets required, ample seating available. Livestream broadcasts available nationwide.

New York City Opera to Present Weill & Brecht's THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS & MAHOGONNY SONGSPIEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022


New York City Opera will present Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's thrilling double bill, The Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel, for the first time ever told as one story, a tragic fable for today.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: January 30-31- with Barrett Foa, Lesli Margherita and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, January 30-31, 2020.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: December 26-27- with Kerry Butler, Mandy Patinkin and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 26, 2020


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, December 26-27, 2020.

HBO Max Launches 'Holiday Wonderland' Spotlight Page With Holiday Favorites
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 24, 2020


HBO Max will launch its “Holiday Wonderland” spotlight page TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, giving viewers a chance to cozy up with a special selection of festive picks for the holiday season.

New York City Opera Announces Program For 75th Anniversary Concert In Bryant Park
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2019


New York City Opera (NYCO), under the direction of Michael Capasso, General Director, has announced that it will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a free concert in Bryant Park on Monday, September 9 at 6pm. The anniversary concert, which will be the finale to Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America, will feature soloists Michael Chioldi, Lisa Chavez, Glen Seven Allen, Mark Rucker, Brandie Sutton, Won Whi Choi, Kristin Sampson, Mark Delavan, Inna Dukach, and Megan Picerno, backed by a 30-member chorus, accompanied by a 30-piece orchestra led by a quartet of conductors: Carolyn Kuan, James Meena, Gil Rose, and James Lowe. The celebratory concert will be narrated by Mr. Capasso.

MasterVoices Announces 2019-20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2019


Ted Sperling, Artistic Director of MasterVoices, announced details of the acclaimed ensemble's 78th season, celebrating the joy of choral singing and the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941. Highlights include three major musical presentations at top venues, including a New York premiere, and the World Premiere of a new work, commissioned by the Company. Throughout the season there will be collaborations with leading singers, artists, ensembles and organizations, some who are familiar with and others who are new to the Company.

Houston Ballet 2018/19 Season To Include New Works By Tony Winner Justin Peck and More!
by Julie Musbach - Sep 4, 2018


Houston Ballet is back in full force to rehearse for the upcoming season and celebrate its triumphant return home to the Wortham Theater Center.

TCM To Pay Tribute To Musicals In June Programming Special 'Mad About Musicals!'
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018


Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will pay homage to the glittering world of Hollywood musicals with Mad About Musicals!, a special month of programming celebrating timeless movie musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain and Cabaret. TCM is once again partnering with Ball State University and Canvas to offer a free online multimedia course tied to this programming special about the history of the musical genre and its evolution with cultural and technological shifts. Enrollment is open until June 17 and fans can sign up for the course at musicals.tcm.com.

Peter Shaffer's EQUUS to Make Theatre Rhinoceros Debut This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2016


EQUUS by Peter Shaffer will have its Theatre Rhinoceros premiere for a limited engagement - 17 performances only - 3 weeks! The show plays Nov. 25 - Dec. 10, 2016.

Peter Shaffer's EQUUS to Make Theatre Rhinoceros Debut This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2016


EQUUS by Peter Shaffer will have its Theatre Rhinoceros premiere for a limited engagement - 17 performances only - 3 weeks! The show plays Nov. 25 - Dec. 10, 2016.

Robert Creighton Releases Debut Album Ain’t We Got Fun! 2/14/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2012


LML Music is announcing the February 14, 2012 release of "Ain't We Got Fun!", the debut CD of actor/singer/dancer/writer/composer, Robert Creighton.

Robert Creighton Releases Debut Album Ain’t We Got Fun! 2/14/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2011


LML Music is announcing the February 14, 2012 release of "Ain't We Got Fun!", the debut CD of actor/singer/dancer/writer/composer, Robert Creighton.

BWW Reviews: World premiere of 'REAR WIDOW' at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 26, 2010


Dietz Osborne and Nate Eppler have quickly gained a reputation as Nashville's most accomplished playwriting team and, thanks to their latest effort - the winkingly titled Rear Widow, now onstage at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre - the talented duo have scored their biggest success to date. Rear Widow is a fast-paced and completely entertaining salute to the film noir genre, brought winningly and charmingly to life by director Lauren Shouse and her superb cast of actors (which includes Martha Wilkinson, Jennifer Richmond and B.J. Rowell in addition to the two playwrights themselves).

TrueNorth Ends Run of Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2010


TrueNorth Cultural Arts will end the run of their updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY on March 21st. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam.

TrueNorth Presents Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY,
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


TrueNorth Cultural Arts has announced the cast for their upcoming production of the updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam. The musical opens at TrueNorth March 5th and runs through March 21st.

TrueNorth Announces Cast for Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY, Opens 3/5
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 29, 2010


TrueNorth Cultural Arts has announced the cast for their upcoming production of the updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam. The musical opens at TrueNorth March 5th and runs through March 21st.

La Cage's Tony-Nominated Gene Barry Dies at 90
by Robert Diamond - Dec 10, 2009


The Washington Post is reporting that actor Gene Barry has died at age 90 in his Woodland Hills, California home today.

The King and I Starring Sandy Duncan Comes to Boston Oct. 12-17th
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2004


The lavish, new production of Rodger's & Hammerstein's The King & I, starring Sandy Duncan and directed by Baayork Lee, will grace the stage of Boston's Wang Theatre for one week only, when it opens on Tuesday, October 12 and plays through Sunday, October 17, 2004. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 PM.

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