Friends 1983

Opened: December 13, 1983
Closing: January 22, 1984

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Dave Stryker Organ Trio, Take 6, and More to Play Birdland Over the Next Two Weeks
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running April 29th - May 12th.

Interview: Director Danya Taymor Makes Broadway Musical Debut with THE OUTSIDERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke with Danya Taymor about the process of adapting the well-known novel and film The Outsiders for the stage,

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!

Interview: Lowell Native Maryann Plunkett Brings Real-Life Experience to THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 13, 2024


Tony Award winner Maryann Plunkett has played a wide range of roles in her Broadway career. The Lowell native’s latest, an elderly woman dealing with dementia, in “The Notebook: The Musical,” may be her most personal, however, as she recalls her own mother’s struggle with debilitating memory loss to bring her current character to life.

Francis Ford Coppola's Film MEGALOPOLIS to Debut at Cannes Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2024


Megalopolis, Francis Coppola's lofty upcoming film, will indeed see the light of day. It has been reported that the film will receive its gala premiere on the evening of May 17 at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The plot centers on a group of people attempting to rebuild a metropolis after a disaster, with varying approaches that lead to more conflict.

Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024


Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

Interview: Theatre Life with Peter Anastos
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 2, 2024


Today’s subject Peter Anastos has been living his theatre life as one of the co-Founders of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The all- male dance troupe has been parodying the classics of ballet for 50 years now. You can see the company in action for three performances only from April fourth through sixth in the Opera House at Kennedy Center.

Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

Air Supply Coming To DPAC On August 17, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024


Experience the timeless hits of AIR SUPPLY live at DPAC this August 2024. Join the iconic duo for a memorable night of music and nostalgia.

The Wardrobe Ensemble To Present BABETTE COLE'S PRINCESS SMARTYPANTS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2024


Experience the roar of BABETTE COLE'S PRINCESS SMARTYPANTS as it takes the stage.

Cast Set For THE ODD COUPLE in Melbourne and Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024


The full cast has been announced for Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy The Odd Couple, which plays at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from May and Theatre Royal Sydney from June.

New Edition Extends Las Vegas Residency Following Sold-Out Debut
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2024


Following their highly-anticipated, sold-out residency debut, world-renowned and award-winning R&B group, New Edition, announced that they will extend their residency – New Edition: Las Vegas – at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with six additional shows in July 2024. Fans can experience the group in an intimate setting like never before in July.

Emma D'Arcy, Ben Whishaw, John Lithgow, and More Set For The Royal Court's 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024


The Royal Court Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director David Byrne: nine new plays, all from writers making their Royal Court debuts. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Plano Symphony Orchestra to Host AN EVENING WITH HECTOR GUZMÁN AND FRIENDS
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 3, 2024


The Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will continue its 41st Season, Out of this World, with a special concert featuring a rare performance by PSO Maestro Héctor Guzmán on the organ.

Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights in Memory of Hinton Battle
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024


The Broadway community will honor the memory of Hinton Battle on March 12 by dimming the lights of Broadway theatres.

Interview: Michael Orland Enjoys/Loves Being Continuously Booked & Always Giving Back
by Gil Kaan - Mar 1, 2024


The consistently busy musical director Michael Orland books gigs on both coasts juggling the multitude of vocalists all vying to have his piano expertise to accompany them. One of his next shows in Los Angeles will be his Open Mic Event at the Write-Off Room March 22, 2024. Michael managed to answer a few of my queries during his drive to Palm Springs.  

Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead New Play WINDOWS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Justin Hayward and Christopher Cross Come to Indian Ranch This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


The voice of The Moody Blues Justin Hayward and five time Grammy Award Winner Christopher Cross will perform at Indian Ranch on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Kacey Musgraves to Drop New Album 'Deeper Well' in March; Listen to the First Single
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024


Kacey Musgraves co-produced Deeper Well with Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk. Inspired by New York City’s Greenwich Village, Musgraves recorded a portion of the new album at Electric Lady studios. Title track “Deeper Well” is out now, with a companion video directed by Hannah Lux Davis (Kacey Musgraves, Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj).

Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae to Join The New York Pops for HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024


 The New York Pops will celebrate the hits of Motown on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall joined by guest artists Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae.

BC/EFA's BROADWAY BACKWARDS Will Return in March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024


 Broadway Backwards will return on Monday, March 11, 2024. Tickets go on sale today for this one-night-only event produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefiting Broadway Cares and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) in New York City.

Omnivore Recordings Announces LP Release For Uncle Walt's Band Acclaimed 'Anthology'
by Michael Major - Jan 22, 2024


In 2018, Omnivore released Anthology: Those Boys From Carolina, They Sure Enough Could Sing… (titled after a quote from Lovett himself) on CD and Digital. The ecstatic response renewed interest in the classic original band, whose influence was so strong on not only Country music, but the then unnamed genre of Americana.

MAC Annnounces The 2023 Burman And Wallowitch Award Winners!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced that Kevin Kelso (music) and Hillary Rollins (lyrics) are the winners of MAC's 2023 Dottie Burman Award songwriting competition, and that Sonya Hayden (music and lyrics) is the winner of MAC's 2023 John Wallowitch Award songwriting competition. The winners will share in the $500 award that comes with each of the two competitions.

Chef Spotlight: Master Chef Guo Wenjun of CHEF GUO in Midtown Manhattan
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 15, 2024


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Guo about his background and his restaurant, Chef Guo in Midtown Manhattan for our “Chef Spotlight” feature.

Friends FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Friends have there been?
Friends has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1983.

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