The Unsinkable Molly Brown 1960

Ages: 10+
Opened: November 3, 1960

The Unsinkable Molly Brown - 1960 - Broadway History , Info & More

Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway)
1634 Broadway New York, NY 10019

So long, Dolly! Move over, Mame! Make way for the biggest of Broadway?s ?big ladies,? strongTHE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN/strong! The Titanic may have sunk, but Molly Brown survived.brbrThis

spirited tale of a legendary, real-life American original follows the

exploits of Molly Brown, whose feisty determination to rise above her

impoverished beginnings leads her from the backwoods of Hannibal,

Missouri, to the palaces of Europe. Along the way, she marries a lucky

prospector, enters the highest echelons of Monte Carlo society,

survives the sinking of the Titanic and, most importantly, earns the

approval she so desperately seeks of those ?Beautiful People of Denver.?brbrFunny, light, uplifting and uniquely American, strongTHE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN /strongcharmed

Broadway and film audiences with its irresistible, outrageous title

role, in the tradition of such unforgettable characters as Auntie Mame,

Dolly Levi and Mama Rose, as well as a href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3415"Meredith Willson/a?s rousing score, in the tradition of his immortal a href="http://mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000053"strongTHE MUSIC MAN/strong./a

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Review: Hale Centre Theatre's THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN is a Buoyant Regional Premiere
by Tyler Hinton - Sep 6, 2022


Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is the first place you can see the new revised version of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN post-New York. And it’s a buoyant regional premiere.

Album Review: THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Revamps a Classic
by Amanda Prahl - Aug 5, 2022


Amanda Prahl examines all-new UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, the good, the bad, and the triumphant.

BWW Review: CAMELOT at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Mar 27, 2022


Co-directors Joe and Lorraine Bousard stage a refreshing and imaginative revival of CAMELOT, featuring shining performances by Alexandra Utpadel as Guinevere, Adam Shelton as Arthur, and Matthew Dodaro as Lancelot ~ running through April 30th at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre in Scottsdale AZ.

Who Was Meredith Willson?
by Team BWW - Feb 5, 2022


In just under a week, The Music Man officially opens at the Winter Garden Theatre. Created in a time dominated by the works of musical theatre luminaries like Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe and Leonard Bernstein, the musical is considered one of the greatest works of Broadway's Golden Age, though it was written by a lesser-known genius.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: Nacía Meredith Willson, el autor de THE MUSIC MAN
by Nuria Pedret - May 18, 2021


Con motivo del cumpleaños del compositor y letrista, hacemos un repaso de sus obras más destacadas

From Evita to Tina: Broadway Characters Based on Real Women in History
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2021


In honor of Women's History Month, we're taking a look at some iconic real-life women who have been portrayed on stage in musicals!

New Book and Music Releases For the Week of March 30 - PRINCE OF EGYPT; ALMOST, MAINE; and More!
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Need something new to listen to or read? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

VIDEO: Watch Highlights From THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, Starring Beth Malone
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2020


Transport Group's The Unsinkable Molly Brown opened last month at Abrons Arts Center, starring Tony Award nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home) as Molly Brown!

LEGALLY BLONDE, ASSASSINS and More Announced for Porchlight Music Theatre's 2020 - 2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its 26th season that includes the 2020 - 2021 Mainstage, Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway series. Porchlight's Mainstage and Porchlight Revisits return to the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street with its annual fundraising concert Chicago Sings Andrew Lloyd Webber launching the season taking place at the Museum of Contemporary Arts, 220. E. Chicago Ave.

BWW Review: Beth Malone Grandly Skippers New Progressive-Minded Musical Vaguely Resembling THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
by Michael Dale - Mar 1, 2020


'Revitalized' is the new euphemism for 'about 80% rewritten', or at least it appears that way in regards to the new musical that carries the name The Unsinkable Molly Brown.

Photo Coverage: Transport Group Celebrates Opening Night of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
by Katherine Lee - Feb 27, 2020


Transport Group's The Unsinkable Molly Brown just opened at Abrons Arts Center, starring Tony Award nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home) as Molly Brown; David Aron Damane (The Book of Mormon, Big River, The Life) as JJ; Whitney Bashor (The Bridges of Madison County) as Julia; Omar Lopez-Cepero (On Your Feet!) as Vincenzo; Alex Gibson (SpongeBob SquarePants; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) as Erich; and Paolo Montalban (Pacific Overtures, The King and I) as Arthur. Rounding out the cast are Paula Leggett Chase; Kaitlyn Davidson; Tyrone Davis, Jr.; Gregg Goodbrod; Michael Halling; Karl Josef Co; Nikka Graff Lanzarone; Shina Ann Morris; Keven Quillon; and CoCo Smith.

Photo Flash: Take a Look at Beth Malone, David Aron Damane and More in THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2020


Transport Group's The Unsinkable Molly Brown is currently playing at Abrons Arts Center, and will run through April 5!

THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Extends Through April 5
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020


Due to demand Transport Group has announced a two-week extension for its production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, which will now run through Sunday, April 5, at Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street.

TV: Watch Beth Malone & More Sing from THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN in Rehearsals!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2020


Rehearsals are now underway for Transport Group's The Unsinkable Molly Brown, which begins performances on Saturday, February 8 at 22 at Abrons Arts Center. The show stars Tony Award nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home) as Molly Brown, David Aron Damane (The Book of Mormon, Big River, The Life) as JJ, Whitney Bashor (The Bridges of Madison County) as Julia, Omar Lopez-Cepero (On Your Feet!) as Vincenzo, Alex Gibson (SpongeBob SquarePants; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) as Erich, and Paolo Montalban (Pacific Overtures, The King and I) as Arthur. Rounding out the cast are Kaitlyn Davidson; Tyrone Davis, Jr.; Gregg Goodbrod; Michael Halling; Karl Josef Ko; Nikka Graff Lanzarone; Kate Marilley; Shina Ann Morris; Keven Quillon; and Coco Smith.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals for Transport Group's THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, with Beth Malone & More!
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 29, 2020


Rehearsals are now underway for Transport Group's The Unsinkable Molly Brown, which begins performances on Saturday, February 8 at 22 at Abrons Arts Center. The show stars Tony Award nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home) as Molly Brown, David Aron Damane (The Book of Mormon, Big River, The Life) as JJ, Whitney Bashor (The Bridges of Madison County) as Julia, Omar Lopez-Cepero (On Your Feet!) as Vincenzo, Alex Gibson (SpongeBob SquarePants; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) as Erich, and Paolo Montalban (Pacific Overtures, The King and I) as Arthur. Rounding out the cast are Kaitlyn Davidson; Tyrone Davis, Jr.; Gregg Goodbrod; Michael Halling; Karl Josef Ko; Nikka Graff Lanzarone; Kate Marilley; Shina Ann Morris; Keven Quillon; and Coco Smith.

Join the Miranda Family at an Intimate, Private Performance of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020


Join Lin-Manuel, Luis, Luz, Vanessa, Luz Miranda Crespo, and Luis Crespo and the rest of the Miranda family at a private performance of The Unsinkable Molly Brown on February 28th at Abrons Arts Center in New York City!

Photo Flash: Take a Look at First Rehearsal Photos of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020


Performances of Transport Group's The Unsinkable Molly Brown begin Saturday, February 8 at 22 at Abrons Arts Center. The show stars Tony Award nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home) who will play Molly Brown, David Aron Damane (The Book of Mormon, Big River, The Life) as JJ,  Whitney Bashor (The Bridges of Madison County) as Julia, Omar Lopez-Cepero (On Your Feet!) as Vincenzo, Alex Gibson (SpongeBob SquarePants; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) as Erich, and Paolo Montalban (Pacific Overtures, The King and I) as Arthur.  Rounding out the cast are Kaitlyn Davidson; Tyrone Davis, Jr.; Gregg Goodbrod; Michael Halling; Karl Josef Ko; Nikka Graff Lanzarone; Kate Marilley; Shina Ann Morris; Keven Quillon; and Coco Smith.

Transport Group Announces Casting For THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, Starring Beth Malone
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2019


Transport Group has announced casting for The Unsinkable Molly Brown, its second mainstage production of the 2019-20 season. Joining Tony Award nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home) who will play Molly Brown are David Aron Damane (The Book of Mormon, Big River, The Life) as JJ, Whitney Bashor (The Bridges of Madison County) as Julia, Omar Lopez-Cepero (On Your Feet!) as Vincenzo, Alex Gibson (SpongeBob SquarePants; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) as Erich, and Paolo Montalban (Pacific Overtures, The King and I) as Arthur. Rounding out the cast are Kaitlyn Davidson; Tyrone Davis, Jr.; Gregg Goodbrod; Michael Halling; Karl Josef Co; Nikka Graff Lanzarone; Kate Marilley; Shina Ann Morris; Keven Quillon; and CoCo Smith.

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by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2019


La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment present the West Coast Premiere of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics by Nick Meglin, (Adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson), additional orchestrations by Phil Reno, choreography by Michele Lynch, musical direction by Benet Braun and direction by Matt Lenz.

Transport Group Announces 2019-2020 Season; World Premiere of BROADBEND, ARKANSAS & Beth Malone as MOLLY BROWN
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2019


Transport Group has announced its 2019-2020 mainstage season of two productions

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It's like 'Sesame Street' meets 'Rent,' with more than a dash of 'Book of Mormon' humor thrown in for good measure.

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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.

Beth Malone Leads UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN NYC Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2017


BroadwayWorld has just confirmed that an NYC reading is underway for The Unsinkable Molly Brown, produced by Roundabout. Beth Malone, who played the title role in both the summer 2017 Muny production and 2014 Denver production, leads the reading in the title role.

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The Unsinkable Molly Brown FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Unsinkable Molly Brown have there been?
The Unsinkable Molly Brown has had 6 productions including Broadway which opened in 1960, Broadway which opened in 1960, US Tour which opened in 1962, Regional (US) which opened in 2014, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2017 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2020.

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