The boys from syracuse original offbroadway cast 1997. Based on shakespeares the comedy of errors, the boys from syracuse revolves around the escapades and romantic mixups of longseparated identical twins antipholus of. Located in destiny usa, wonderworks syrcause is not something you want to miss. The boys from syracuse revolves around the escapades and romantic mixups of longseparated identical twins antipholus of ephesus and antipholus of syracuse, whose servants, the two dromios, are.
Information about rodgers and harts broadway musical, the boys from syracuse, including news and gossip, production information, synopsis, musical numbers, sheetmusic, cds, videos, books, sound and video clips, tickets, lyrics, rights holders, the offical website and more. The boys from syracuse the music and george abbotts book take lighthearted liberties with the already silly source material in shakespeares the comedy of. The boys from syracuse revival, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city aug 18, 2002 and played through oct 20, 2002. American airlines theatre 227 west 42nd street synopsis. The boys from syracuse original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city nov 23, 1938 and played through jun 10, 1939. Boys from syracuse, the synopsis broadway musical this play is based on a story named the comedy of errors by shakespeare. But the washington freshmen were the revelation of the regatta, capturing their national collegiate title by five boat lengths over syracuse. Discover off off broadway shows you love at the price thats right for you. Veteran screen character actor charles coburn arrives at the rko keiths theater in syracuse on july 18, 1940 for the world premiere of the movie the boys from syracuse. Edward sutherland, with allan jones, martha raye, joe penner, at turner classic movies. Syracuse attractions things to do in syracuse wonderworks. The boys from syracuse 1963 london revival on accuradio.
Heading this cast are lynn kennington as adriana, bob monkhouse as antipholus of syracuse and ronnie corbett as dromio of syracuse. The show was the first musical based on a shakespeare play. Boys from syracuse at shakespeare theatre company the. The boys from syracuse revolves around the escapades and romantic mixups of longseparated identical twins antipholus of ephesus and antipholus of syracuse, whose servants, the. Information about rodgers and harts broadway musical, the boys from syracuse, including news and gossip, production information, synopsis, musical numbers, sheetmusic, cds, videos, books, sound and video clips, tickets, lyrics, rights holders, the. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from the boys from syracuse. Songthe shortest day of the yearabout the boys from syracuse. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In november of 1938, rodgers and hart opened one of their best shows, the boys from syracuse, at the alvin theatre on broadway with a book based on shakespeares comedy of errors and direction. Syracuse goes grecian for boys from syracuse premiere in. The boys from syracuse is a musical with music by richard rodgers and lyrics by lorenz hart, based on william shakespeares play the comedy of errors, as adapted by librettist george abbott. The comedy of errors, joyfully concocted by shakespeare about a pair of identical twins from syracuse and ephesus, became the basis.
Boys from syracuse at shakespeare theatre company by peter. This madcap musical adaptation of the comedy of errors will have you roaring with laughter. The youth of the year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle. If it was good enough for shakespeare, its good enough for you two ensemble members introducing the new the boys from syracuse a new book by nicki silver based on george abbotts 1938 book, based very loosely so. Syracuse police make an arrest following destiny usa. The boys from syracuse offbroadway, the boys from syracuse original cast list, original cast, current cast. Even if this production is an imperfect vehicle for the songs, this boys from syracuse is a perfectly acceptable vehicle for giving its audience an oldfashioned good time.
The boys from syracuse charge military coverup by jennifer harper the washington times group of former air national guard fighter pilots surrendered their medals on the steps of the capitol yesterday to protest a bungled military investigation that used tactics they compared to the darkest days of communism. Drury lane oakbrook 100 drury lane oakbrook terrace. The boys from syracuse orchestra package 14 books18 players 1 reed i piccolo, flute, optional clarinet 2 reed iiiii clarinet i, clarinet ii doubling bass clarinet. Rodgers and harts musical comedy, adapted from shakespeares the comedy of. Brown, joe lapis and one for best art direction jack otterson. The boys from syracuse opens with a complicated ensemble number spinning yards of exposition into ingeniously witty couplets i had twins, and from there its. The boys from syracuse original offbroadway cast 1997 off. The boys from syracuse, a merry romp with songs by richard rodgers and lorenz hart, and book by george abbott, premiered on broadway in 1938, more than 80 years ago. The boys from syracuse 1963 london revival listen to free. Studio cast of the boys from syracuse 1953 the boys from. The boys from syracuse is a nicelooking film considering the budget, though because of the source material and story it is one of those films that could have been more effective in colour. Their songs still entertain and thrill today, and its great to have them sung on the broadway stage again. One of them is revealed and detained, and must get ready to the death penalty.
The boys from syracuse is a 1940 american musical film directed by a. Watch the boys of 36 american experience official site pbs. He told newschannel 2 by phone what he experienced. Get a behindthescenes look at northwestern universitys recent production of rodgers and harts the boys from syracuse. Boys from syracuse by original broadway cast boys from. The boys from syracuse broadway musical 2002 revival ibdb. The boys from syracuse drury lane oakbrook chicago. It features some of the most beloved songs ever written for the broadway stage. Complete ost song list, videos, music, description. Ron german of new hartford was in the mall at the time of the shooting with his family. If foster hirsch saw this 3star rating, id want to cry, but wait. Aug 19, 2002 the boys from syracuse opens with a complicated ensemble number spinning yards of exposition into ingeniously witty couplets i had twins, and from there its one beauty after another.
The boys from syracuse 1940 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The boys from syracuse 1940 the story concerns the efforts of two boys from syracuse, anthipholus and his servant dromio, to find their longlost twins who, for reason of plot confusion, are also named anthipholus and dromio. Considering that it was adapted from a broadway musical by richard rodgers, lorenz hart and george abbott, the boys from syracuse must rank as a disappointment, though it manages to remain. The score includes swing and other contemporary rhythms of the 1930s. And this, in turn, is based on the menaechmi by plautus. Deutsch english italiano portugues modifier les liens. Dec 18, 2006 the boys from syracuse the music and george abbotts book take lighthearted liberties with the already silly source material in shakespeares the comedy of errors, and director david schweizer. The boys from syracuse is a musical with music by richard rodgers and lyrics by lorenz hart, based on william shakespeares play the comedy of errors, as adapted by. The boys from syracuse broadway musical original ibdb. The boys from syracuse music, videos, stats, and photos. It features some of the most beloved songs ever written for. The musical, which premiered in 1938, was created by three pillars of the american theatre establishment. The boys from syracuse broadway musical 2002 revival.
The boys from syracuse 1940 the boys from syracuse 1940. Listen to your favorite songs from boys from syracuse by original broadway cast boys from syracuse now. Jan 09, 2014 several years ago the unit nickname for the 174 tac fighter wing of the ny air national guard was the boys from syracuse well, hillary clinton got her nose involved and demanded and won that boys be dropped from offical use. Free customizable online radio with unlimited skips.
The songs are just lovely, especially falling in love with love, that and this cant be love are popular and for good reason. The boys from syracuse is one of the more delighful offerings in the rodgers and hart canon. The songs are just lovely, especially falling in love with love, that and this. Edward sutherland, based on a stage musical by richard rodgers and lorenz hart, which in turn was based on the play the comedy of errors by william shakespeare. The boys from syracuse 1940 the boys from syracuse. The boys from syracuse the lion theatre at theatre row 410 west 42nd street, nyc through february 25. The musical, which premiered in 1938, was created by three pillars of the american theatre establishment richard rodgers music, lorenz hart lyrics and george abbott libretto.
Rodgers and harts musical comedy, adapted from shakespeares the comedy of errors, follows master. Bobby mcguire is the backstage veteran of nine broadway shows and national tours. First, we learn that the merchants of syracuse cannot appear in the city of ephesus. The boys from syracuse drury lane oakbrook based on shakespeares the comedy of errors, the boys from syracuse revolves around the escapades and romantic mixups of longseparated identical twins antipholus of ephesus and antipholus of syracuse, whose servants, the two dromios, are also longseparated identical twins. This recording of the 1960 london production of the boys from syracuse features some good performances, but the 1997 encores. Studio cast of the boys from syracuse 1953 the boys from syracuse 1953 studio cast music.
1618 1565 530 1221 1089 1382 110 1423 460 1203 1071 533 1209 469 447 1383 500 836 562 197 895 650 155 1637 1280 669 1490 782 725 1112 429 1095 367 231 752 1135 1032 951 1082 829 1345 330 100 948 443 216