Celebration 1969

Opened: January 22, 1969

Celebration - 1969 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ambassador Theatre (Broadway)
219 W. 49th St. New York, NY 10019

Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt bring the bold, adventurous theatrical techniques they pioneered in THE FANTASTICKS a step further with CELEBRATION, an allegorical winter's tale.

On a magical New Year's Eve, a young Orphan stumbles into the home of the richest man in the world, whose bizarre entourage includes a beautiful fallen Angel. With the Orphan's help, the jaded Mr. Rich regains his humanity, only to find himself locked in ritualistic battle with the youth for the Angel's love.


The show's small cast is perfect for an intimate community theatre space. Audiences are encouraged to participate in this very original piece of theatre. 

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024


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Celebration FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Celebration have there been?
Celebration has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1969, Broadway which opened in 1969 and Regional (US) which opened in 1983.

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