Inner City 1971

Opened: December 19, 1971
Closing: March 11, 1972

Inner City - 1971 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

Based on the book The Inner City Mother Goose by Eve Merriam

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World Premieres & More Set for 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024


The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

International Contemporary Ensemble And Either/Or Present The Music Of Talib Rasul Hakim At The New York Public Library
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Join the International Contemporary Ensemble and Either/Or for an exploration of Talib Rasul Hakim's music at the New York Public Library.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023


National Sawdust has revealed its Winter/Spring 2024 season. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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The National Symphony Orchestra’s intent this weekend was to pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of native son Marvin Gaye’s classic “What’s Going On” album, a high water mark for both social commentary and Motown soul. 

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'Good Vibrations'? 'California Girls'? 'I Get Around'? See where your favorite Beach Boys songs land on the list!

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by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 17, 2023


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by BWW Staff - Mar 21, 2023


Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. April 2023's top picks include You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cabaret and more.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023


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Boch Center Re-Introduces Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2022


The Boch Center has re-introduced the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF), an education initiative located inside the iconic Wang Theatre in Boston.

BlackRock Announces 2022-2023 Season of Performances, Exhibits, and Events
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2022


BlackRock Center for the Arts, providing opportunities to explore, celebrate and engage in the arts, invites you to join us for an anniversary season to ignite your inner joy and love of the arts. To kick off this special 20th year, BlackRock will be celebrating an entire week with an artist reception and gallery opening on September 17, social media previews of the season during the week, and a culminating opening party on September 24, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

Tickets for Fabulous Fox Theatre 2022 �" 2023 U.S. Bank Broadway Season to Go On Sale in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022


Single tickets for nine shows in the Fabulous Fox Theatre’s 2022 – 2023 U.S. Bank Broadway Series will go on sale Tuesday, September 6 at 10:00 a.m. CT. Tickets will be available online at MetroTix.com, by phone at 314-534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2022


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Muswell Hillbillies’ release was supported by more US touring, including two 1972 nights at New York’s iconic Carnegie Hall. Tapes of those anarchic shows, heavy on Muswell material, formed the live half of 1972’s double-album, Everybody's In Show-Biz - Everybody’s A Star. Check out the box set content now!

PANGEA PRIDE Delivers A Delirium Of Flowering Talents, June 17- 26
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Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a veritable pride of diverse entertainers on nine consecutive nights, from June 17 to 26.  

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Spring has sprung and the great weather calls for a great book to enjoy outdoors! You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 28 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

9 Must-See Productions Coming to Atlanta Stages This Spring
by Caroline Powell - Mar 2, 2022


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25 Theater Books for Your Winter 2022 Reading List
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2022


Winter is here and what better time of year to stay in and snuggle up with a great book? You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

BWW Exclusive: 'Everybody Rise!' - In Honor of STEPHEN SONDHEIM - The 91 GREATEST SONDHEIM SONGS (One For Each Year That He Lived)
by Peter Nason - Nov 27, 2021


The most important figure in musical theatre history is gone; let's celebrate his life by listening to his incredible works. Reviewer Peter Nason gets you started by listing his choices for the 91 greatest Sondheim songs.

Review Roundup: National Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Resumes; What Are the Critics Saying?
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Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 30- with Betty Buckley, Donna Murphy, and More!
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Today (April 30) in live streaming: Broadway Rocks the Who!, Stars in the House reunites The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and more!

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 23, 2020


Craft Recordings is thrilled to announce a deluxe CD edition of Come Go With Me: The Stax Collection. The acclaimed box set, which was previously released on vinyl digital formats, celebrates one of music’s greatest gospel and soul groups, The Staple Singers.

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Inner City FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Inner City have there been?
Inner City has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1971 and Broadway which opened in 1971.

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