Billy 1974

Opened: May 1, 1974
Closing: unknown

Billy - 1974 - West End History , Info & More

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Catherine Street London WC2B 5JB London

Based on Billy Liar by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall

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TOSOS Reveals Cast For MASK4MASK Reading at The Flea Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024


Celebrate TOSOS' 50th anniversary with a staged reading of MASK4MASK, a new play by John Patterson. Learn more!

ALL THINGS EQUAL Comes to Westport Country Playhouse in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024


Westport Country Playhouse will present “All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” a one-woman play written by Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes and directed by Laley Lippard, for three performances, Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires the Archive of Novella Nelson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division has acquired the archive of Novella Nelson. Learn more about Nelson!

Classic Rock Band America Returns To State Theatre In July; Tickets On Sale Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


Secure your tickets for AMERICA - RIDE ON 2024, going on sale this Friday. Don't miss the chance to see this iconic performance at the State Theatre on July 18.

Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I Continues The FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present ME, MYSELF & I (2008) on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

KANSAS Brings 50th Anniversary Tour 2024 To Pittsburgh's Benedum Center In December
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of KANSAS with a special tour performance at Pittsburgh's Benedum Center on December 11, 2024.

KANSAS: 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Comes To The Fox Cities P.A.C. This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2024


Celebrate 50 years of rock with Kansas at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Don't miss this iconic band's anniversary tour, bringing their classic hits to the stage once again.

F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024


​​​​​​​F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Deborah Cox, Barry Manilow and More Will Honor Clive Davis at NY Pops 41st Birthday Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2024


The New York Pops will honor the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra’s 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis. Performers have been revealed!

The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring over 20 resident artists, as well as the official Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew LaBanca's Communion.

An Evening With Paul Schrader, Hosted By John Bathke Comes to Debonair Music Hall Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, hosted by 'On The Scene''s John Bathke and presented by Black Box PAC, on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

TOSOS Hosts Free LGBTQIA+ Play Reading Series Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS has announced The 2024 Chesley/Chambers Reading Series, celebrating queer voices as part of the company's 50th Anniversary Season.

Edward Albee's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC presents 1963's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!

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by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024


Netflix has added the additions of five recurring cast members joining No Good Deed, creator and executive producer Liz Feldman’s upcoming dark comedy series. Previously announced cast includes Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu and Dennis Leary.

An Evening With Paul Schrader Comes to the Black Box PAC At Debonair Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024


Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, presented by Black Box PAC on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the event here!

The Oratorio Society Of New York PerforMs Choral Movements Of Mahler's Second Symphony & Beethoven's Ninth Symphony At St. Bartholomew's Church On March 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2024


THE ORATORIO SOCIETY OF NEW YORK performs Mahler's Second Symphony, Beethoven's Ninth, and more at St. Bartholomew's Church on March 5. Program includes works by Call for Scores winners, Oliver Caplan's Cloud Anthem & Karen P. Thomas's Le Stelle. Featuring organist and arranger David Briggs, plus soloists Susanna Phillips, Heather Petrie, Joshua Blue & Tyler Duncan. 'A beautifully blended, thoroughly unified sound' - The New York Times. For more information, visit www.osny.org.

Photos: First Look at Chris Weikel's PRIDE HOUSE at The Flea Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024


Production images have been released for Chris Weikel's Pride House, opening tonight and running through February 10 at The Flea Theater in NYC, representing the first production of the 50th Anniversary Season of TOSOS (The Other Side of Silence), NYC's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company. Check out the photos below!

ASL-Interpreted Performance of PRIDE HOUSE at TOSOS Theater Company Set For Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


 TOSOS, New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company, will present an ASL-interpreted performance of Chris Weikel's Pride House, partnering with Inclusive Communication Services on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Calvin Knegten Completes the Cast of PRIDE HOUSE at TOSOS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


TOSOS launches its 50th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of 'Pride House,' a new play by Chris Weikel.

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by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 13, 2024


MOCA Jacksonville has announced A Walk on the Wild Side: ‘70s New York in the Norman E. Fisher Collection at MOCA Jacksonville, an exhibition exploring the dynamic culture of New York in the 1970s that spurred a decade of collaboration and innovation between artists working in a variety of genres.

The New York Pops To Honor Clive Davis At 41st Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


The New York Pops will honor Clive Davis at their 41st Birthday Gala, 'The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis,' at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 2024.

Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE to be Presented Next Week at Black Box Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


An exclusive staged reading will take place for Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE at Black Box Studios. See details!

Robert Bathurst Returns to JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL at the Coach and Horses Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


Laughter, Legends, Lock-in! Robert Bathurst returns to star in the immersive production of 'Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell' at the Coach and Horses pub in Soho. Don't miss this critically acclaimed show!

Black Box PAC to Present 1980's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2023


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present 1980's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE.

TOSOS Announces 50th Anniversary Season PRIDE HOUSE Premiering January 18
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2023


New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS (Artistic Director Mark Finley) has announced the launch of their 50th Anniversary Season, including two full productions, an expansive reading series, annual gala, and several impactful events activated to celebrate the community.

Billy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Billy have there been?
Billy has had 1 productions including West End which opened in 1974.

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