The Broadway Musicals Of 1946 News

 
New York Times
Theater Listings for May 25-31
New York Times
(Rooney) Broadway ★ 'Anything Goes' Kathleen Marshall's zesty revival of Cole Porter's hit-packed musical embodies the essence of escapist entertainment in the 1930s, when hard times called for bold smiles, tough wisecracks and flashy fantasies (2:30) ...

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STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/26- Al Jolson
Broadway World
... he later starred in a series of successful musical films throughout the 1930s. After a period of inactivity, his stardom returned with the 1946 Oscar-winning biographical film, The Jolson Story. His Broadway credits include: Hold on to Your Hats, ...


 
Three cheers for Broadway in Big Bear Valley
Big Bear Grizzly
Yo brothers and sisters, a few years ago, I can't remember just how many, a new musical on its way to Broadway played at the Pantages in Hollywood. The Leading Lady and I went to see it and were completely knocked over. It was terrific.


 
Go! Stage & Screen calendar: May 25-31
Times Herald-Record
A Tangent Theatre production at the Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, 8 pm May 25-26. Tickets $20. Visit tangent-arts.org or call 230-7020. "Hairspray" — Revival of the 2002 musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and ...


 
Eriksmoen: Lee not only singer but also songwriter, talented actress
In-Forum
In 1946, Lee was voted “best female vocalist” by both Downbeat and Metronome magazines. She hit the top 10 again in 1947 with “Golden Earrings” and became the co-host of the radio show “Rhapsody in Rhythm.” One of the regulars on that show was Skitch ...


 
Annie came to town
Russellville Courier
by Leo McCurdy Were you in New York City, NY, to see the original presentation of Irving Berlin's fabulous Broadway musical show “Annie Get Your Gun” in 1946? No? Me neither. Yet, I could have been in town if the US Navy had discharged me there instead ...


 
Dear Mame at Goodspeed: We think you're just sensational!
The Resident
The show is based on the 1955 novel Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis and a 1956 Broadway play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. The play was adapted into both a 1958 film and later a musical by its original authors in collaboration with the ...