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Run Time:
2 hours, including one intermission
Ages: 7+
Opened: April 3, 2016
Closing: May 28, 2017

Cagney - 2016 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Westside Theatre (Upstairs)
407 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036

Cagney, a dramatic new musical, follows the life of the legendary James Cagney from the streets of New York to his rise from a vaudeville song-and-dance man to one of the brightest stars of Hollywood as the original tough guy. Broadway's Robert Creighton, in the role he was born to play, leads a cast of six who tap dance through a score that blends original music with classic George M. Cohan favorites: Give My Regards To Broadway, You're A Grand Old Flag, and Yankee Doodle Dandy.


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Cast of CAGNEY Set for Performance, CD Signing at Barnes & Noble
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2016


Cagney, the hit musical about James Cagney currently playing at The Westside Theater, Upstairs, celebrates the release of its original New York cast recording with a special live performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble, Upper East Side, 150 East 86th St. (at Lexington Ave), on Thursday, November 3 at 7PM.

BWW Interview: Meet CAGNEY'S Newest Bob Hope, Jeffry Denman
by Marissa Sblendorio - October 31, 2016


CAGNEY, the new hit musical about Hollywood's tough guy in tap shoes, just recently welcomed Broadway's Jeffry Denman  to the company.  Denman is best known for starring in the original company of Irving Berlin's White Christmas for which he was nominated for a Fred & Adele Astaire Award. He was Munkustrap in the final cast of Cats (original Broadway production) and was featured in the original company of The Producers which led him to pen the memoir, A Year with The Producers. 

Cast of CAGNEY Set for Performance, CD Signing at Barnes & Noble
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016


Cagney, the hit musical about James Cagney currently playing at The Westside Theater, Upstairs, celebrates the release of its original New York cast recording with a special live performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble, Upper East Side, 150 East 86th St. (at Lexington Ave), on Thursday, November 3 at 7PM.

Jeffry Denman Takes First Bows in Off-Broadway's CAGNEY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016


Cagney, the new hit musical about Hollywood's tough guy in tap shoes, welcomes Broadway's Jeffry Denman (Irving Berlin's White Christmas, The Producers) to the company. Starting tonight, October 14, Denman assumes the roles of Bob Hope (and others) when Jeremy Benton, who originated the role, takes a temporary leave of absence from the production through the year's end.

Off-Broadway's CAGNEY Cast Recording Hits Stores Today
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016


The original New York cast recording of Cagney is out digitally, at the theatre, and in stores as of today, October 14th.

Jeffry Denman to Step in for Jeremy Benton in Off-Broadway's CAGNEY
by BWW News Desk - October 3, 2016


Cagney, the new hit musical about Hollywood's tough guy in tap shoes,welcomes Broadway's Jeffry Denman (Irving Berlin's White Christmas, The Producers) to the company. Starting Friday, October 14, Denman assumes the roles of Bob Hope (and others) when Jeremy Benton, who originated the role, takes a temporary leave of absence from the production through the year's end.

CAGNEY Original New York Cast Recording Out Today
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016


Cagney, the Original New York Cast Recording, is out today on the Broadway Records label.

CAGNEY Original New York Cast Recording Out This Friday
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016


A friendly reminder! Cagney, the Original New York Cast Recording, will be released this week on the Broadway Records label.

Off-Broadway's CAGNEY Heads to the Recording Studio; Cast Album Out This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016


Broadway Records enters the studio today to record the original New York cast recording of Cagney, which will be released digitally and at the theatre on Friday, September 30, 2016, and in stores on October 14th.

TV: CAGNEY Cast Transports Bryant Park Back in Time!
by Nicole Rosky - August 14, 2016


This week's final installment included a performance by the Broadway cast of Cagney, including: Jeremy Benton, Robert Creighton, Danette Holden,Freddie Kimmel, Joel Newsome, Matt Perri, Bruce Sabath, Josh Walden, and Ellen Zolezzi. Watch below as they perform highlights from the show!

Photo Flash: Lorna Luft, Mario Cantone, Len Cariou and More Visit CAGNEY Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016


This week, July 17, marks the 117th birthday of Hollywood legend James Cagney. This very same week, CAGNEY, the new hit musical about James Cagney, plays its 117th performance at The Westside Theatre, upstairs. Among the stars who've recently come out to celebrate Cagney are Mario Cantone (Laugh Whore, 'Sex & the City'), Jerry Dixon (If/Then, Once on this Island), Lorna Luft (Guys & Dolls, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Grease 2), and Tony Award winner Len Cariou (Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music). Scroll down for photos!

PHOTO FLASH: Beauty and The Barber? Susan Egan and Len Cariou Visit CAGNEY
by Michael Dale - July 13, 2016


Broadway's original Belle and Sweeney Todd pay visits to see the tough guy in tap shoes.

CAGNEY The Musical Celebrates James Cagney's Birthday with New Block of Tickets on Sale
by Nora Dominick - July 13, 2016


Happy Birthday, James Cagney!  This week marks the 117th birthday of James Cagney (he was born on July 17, 1899). Also this week, Cagney, the new hit musical about Hollywood's tough guy in tap shoes, plays its 117th performance at The Westside Theater, Upstairs (407 West 43rd Street, between 9th & 10th Aves.). 

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Cagney - 2016 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Best New Musical Cagney
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Robert Creighton
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Joshua Bergasse
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Robert Creighton
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Joshua Bergasse
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical Cagney

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