The musical told parallel stories about romance blooming on war-beset tropical islands during World War II. It achieved a run of 1,925 performances, the second-longest run of any Rodgers and Hammerstein show.
To many, "Some Enchanted Evening" remains the most iconic of all Broadway show tunes. Stephen Sondheim quoted it in Merrily We Roll Along as an example of a "hummable melody." Here are the original Broadway stars, Mary Martin and Ezio Pinza, performing the number.
The new revival, directed by George C. Wolfe, opened at the Majestic Theatre December 19.
The theatre has new leadership, business model, lobby, and hope for a successful comeback
The co-creator of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Mr. Shapiro was also the author of two of the industry's most popular books.
The first half of the two-part movie adaptation will be available to rent or purchase digitally later this month.
From a power ballad to a comedy song about corpses to a Tony-winning score, here are Playbill's favorite songs from musicals that premiered this year.
The PBS holiday special also includes an appearance by Downton Abbey's Lesley Nicol.
Moments on and off the stage we're still buzzing about as the year closes.
The Waitress composer and star will ring in the New Year with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Rachel Zegler performs the Benj Pasek and Justin Paul song.
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