ADVISORY/Fantasticks 40th Anniversary: The Longest Running Musical in the World.Entertainment Editors ADVISORY...Wed. (May 3) --(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE) WHAT: The Fantasticks 40th Anniversary- The longest running musical in the world, and the longest running theatrical production Noun 1. theatrical production - the production of a drama on the stage staging production - a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television; "have you seen the new production of Hamlet?" of any kind in the nation will complete its 40th year and present performance No. 16,562 WHEN: May 3, 2000 -- Curtain at 8PM ALSO: ASCAP ASCAP abbr. American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers AWARDS--Harvey Schmidt, Composer and lyricist/librettist Tom Jones will be honored on stage by ASCAP immediately after the May 3rd performance. Contact: Jim Steinblatt (212) 621-6318 or jsteinblatt@ascap.com AVAILABILITY: There is room for 1 TV crew in the theater on May 3. Tonight: Tuesday, May 3: Reporters and Broadcasters are invited to see the show or shoot B-roll. Call Steve Agins- 212-666-8578 to reserve space. Notes: Theatermania (www.theatermania.com) the leading theater portal on the internet will present "streaming reportage" of the 40th anniversary performance, and exclusive interviews with Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt Harvey Schmidt (born September 12, 1929 in Dallas, Texas, U.S.) is an American writer of musical theatre, best known for composing the music for the longest running musical in history, The Fantasticks and with both current and former cast members, including Rita Gardner Rita Gardner is an American actress and singer. Gardner made her stage debut as Luisa in the original cast of The Fantasticks in 1960. Additional off-Broadway credits include The Cradle Will Rock (1964), To Be Young, Gifted, and Black (1969), , the original "Girl", conducted by noted Theater journalist Ward Morehouse This article is about the American newspaperman and playwright. For the anti-Union Carbide activist, see Ward Morehouse (activist). Ward Morehouse (November 24, 1899 - December 8, 1966) was an American theater critic, newspaper columnist, playwright, and author. . The Theatermania.com coverage will be on line on Friday, May 5. (Contact: Leonard Jacobs 212-352-0255) The Fantasticks has the most loyal cast and audience in the world. - Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, Author and Composer remain actively involved with the production and are available for photos, tv and interviews on request. - Bryan Hull, is in his 20th year as The Old Actor. This one actor has more performances in TheFantasticks than Cats (NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City ) has made in all. - Bill Tost, playing the Girl's father, was in the original 1958 production that gave rise to The Fantasticks. - Jim Cook, production stage manager, has been with the show since 1961, playing several different roles and directing it in several states and countries. - A New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. resident, unaffiliated with the production, will see The Fantasticks for the 76th time on May 3rd and credits it with having saved his life. He is available for interviews on request. |
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