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The Fantasticks Revival 2006 - Articles Page 3

Run Time:
Two hours and five minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 5+
Opened: August 23, 2006
Closing: June 04, 2017

The Fantasticks - 2006 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Snapple Theater Center / Jerry Orbach Theater
210 West 50th Street New York, NY 10001

The Fantasticks, by Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt, is the world's longest running musical- running for over 52 years in Manhattan and entrancing generations of audiences the world over.

The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, two fathers and a wall. The narrator, El Gallo, originally played by Jerry Orbach, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart, and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo's words that "without a hurt, the heart is hollow."

The famous score, which includes the classics Try To Remember, They Were You and Soon It's Gonna Rain, is as timeless as the story itself.


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Aaron Carter Extends Run in THE FANTASTICKS Through 10/21
by Kelsey Denette - August 1, 2012


Triple-platinum recording artist Aaron Carter, scheduled to complete his run as Matt in The Fantasticks on April 22, 2012, will remain with the production through October 21, 2012. A new block of tickets is now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

TV: THE FANTASTICKS Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park 2012!
by Nicole Rosky - July 30, 2012


The event continued this week with performances from the casts of VOCA PEOPLE, Traces, The Fantasticks and Jersey Boys. Click below to check out the performances from the cast of THE FANTASTICKS, which included 'Soon It's Gonna Rain,' 'Never Say No,' 'I Can See It' and 'Try to Remember.'

Photo Flash: Composer Harvey Schmidt Visits THE FANTASTICKS
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2012


Harvey Schmidt, the celebrated composer of The Fantasticks, visited the show for the first time in more than twenty years on Saturday, June 16, 2012. After the performance, Schmidt met with the cast including television veteran John Davidson and triple platinum recording artist Aaron Carter. Check out photos of Schmidt with the cast below!

Jeremiah James Joins THE FANTASTICKS as El Gallo
by Kelsey Denette - May 8, 2012


West End leading man and recording artist Jeremiah James will join the cast of The Fantasticks on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. He succeeds Edward Watts in the role of El Gallo.

THE FANTASTICKS Celebrates 52nd Anniversary Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2012


On Thursday, May 3, 2012 Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's romantic musical comedy The Fantasticks will celebrate its 52nd anniversary. The Fantasticks currently stars triple platinum recording artist Aaron Carter as Matt. Television and stage star John Davidson will join the cast as Henry on June 1.

THE FANTASTICKS Film's John Davidson to Play 'Henry' Off-Broadway in June
by Kelsey Denette - April 25, 2012


John Davidson, who starred as Matt in the 1964 Hallmark Hall of Fame version of The Fantasticks, will join the cast of the Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks for a limited engagement in the role of Henry, The Old Actor.

Aaron Carter Extends Run in THE FANTASTICKS Through 7/22
by Kelsey Denette - April 10, 2012


Triple-platinum recording artist Aaron Carter, scheduled to complete his run as Matt in The Fantasticks on April 22, 2012, will remain with the production through July 22, 2012. A new block of tickets is now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

Snapple Theater Center Offers Free Champagne On Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2012


This Valentine's Day, The Snapple Theater Center is offering audiences 'two ways to celebrate.'

InDepth InterView: Aaron Carter & THE FANTASTICKS
by Pat Cerasaro - February 19, 2012


Having previously appeared on Broadway in SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL as a teen, and, now, Off-Broadway, in the revival production of the timeless musical THE FANTASTICKS, actor and pop star Aaron Carter has fit a lot of experience into his less-than-quarter-century-long life. Besides his stage roles, Carter has amassed a more than merely respectable resume, having had three chart-topping albums, numerous soundtrack featured spots and even headlining his own feature films. In this career-spanning conversation, Carter and I take a look back at his tween pop superstar heyday - with a look at his contributions to soundtracks like THE PRINCESS DIARIES - as well as his recent stint on ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS. Also, his impressions of leading a musical as vaunted and revered as Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's THE FANTASTICKS and the importance he places on a theatre appearances. Additionally, Carter also opens up about his desire to expand his horizons and diversify even further in his future, as well as shines a light on the rehearsal process taking on the lead role in THE FANTASTICKS and what it was like working with original show creator, Tom Jones, in preparing for the role. All of that and much, much more!

Aaron Carter Extends Run in FANTASTICKS Through April 22
by Nicole Rosky - January 11, 2012


Triple-platinum recording artist Aaron Carter, originally scheduled to complete his run as Matt in The Fantasticks on January 22, 2012, will remain with the production through April 22, 2012. A new block of tickets is now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

Aaron Carter Joins The Cast Of THE FANTASTICKS
by BWW News Desk - November 7, 2011


Triple-Platinum Recording Artist Aaron Carter, who burst onto the pop music scene in the late nineties and quickly achieved worldwide superstardom and the adoration of millions of loyal fans, will join the cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, November 7, 2011.

Photo Coverage: Aaron Carter in Rehearsal for THE FANTASTICKS!
by Walter McBride - November 5, 2011


Triple-Platinum Recording Artist Aaron Carter, who burst onto the pop music scene in the late nineties, will join the cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, November 7, 2011. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage of Carter in rehearsals below!

Aaron Carter Joins The Cast Of THE FANTASTICKS
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 24, 2011


Triple-Platinum Recording Artist Aaron Carter, who burst onto the pop music scene in the late nineties and quickly achieved worldwide superstardom and the adoration of millions of loyal fans, will join the cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, November 7, 2011.

TV: THE FANTASTICKS Play Broadway in Bryant Park 2011
by Jessica Lewis - July 28, 2011


Below, we bring you the performances from The Fantasticks at Broadway in Bryant Park 2011!

Charles West Joins THE FANTASTICKS June 18-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 16, 2011


Charles West, whose credits include the Broadway productions of The Scarlet Pimpernel and Show Boat and who is currently understudying the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, will assume that role for twelve performances from June 18 through June 26, 2011.

The Fantasticks to Celebrate 51st Anniversary with Performance 19,019
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 2, 2011


The world's longest-running musical is turning 51. On Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's romantic musical comedy The Fantasticks will celebrate its 51st anniversary when it plays its 19,019th New York City performance.

The Fantasticks and Women in Need Partner for Christmas Charity
by Leslie Fazin - December 8, 2010


The Off Broadway production of The Fantasticks and the advocacy organization Women In Need have partnered to create a very special Christmas for New York City's homeless and disadvantaged women and children. From now through Christmas day, audience members who bring a donation of one of Women In Need's most requested items (see list below) to The Snapple Theater Center will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket to The Fantasticks for just $20, a savings of $55. For each item donated, The Fantasticks will donate 2 tickets to a special Christmastime performance of The Fantasticks for New York's homeless and disadvantaged women and children featuring a Christmas party with the cast of The Fantasticks - up to 200 tickets.

TV: FANTASTICKS Plays Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Robert Diamond - August 6, 2010


The best of Broadway is being presented free on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 Lite fm Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2010' - a lunchtime series which began on Thursday, July 8th at 12:30pm on the Bryant Park Stage. Sponsored by Bank of America, and JCPenney 33rd & 6th, and hosted by Lite fm's on-air personalities, the tenth annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances runs through August 12th.

TRY TO REMEMBER: THE FANTASTICKS Makes TV Debut Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 7, 2010


Try to Remember: The Fantasticks, a documentary film recounting the success of the world's longest-running musical, will make its television debut tonight at 9pm on the Ovation network.

The Fantasticks To Sing National Anthem At The Mets Game 4/10
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2010


The cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will sing the national anthem at the Saturday, April 10, 2010 Mets game at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. The performance, which is in recognition of the show's 50th anniversary Off Broadway, is part of Jack Lang Day, named in honor of the beloved Hall of Fame sportswriter who covered the Mets for twenty-five years and who died in 2007.

The Fantasticks To Sing National Anthem At The Mets Game 4/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 25, 2010


The cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will sing the national anthem at the Saturday, April 10, 2010 Mets game at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. The performance, which is in recognition of the show's 50th anniversary Off Broadway, is part of Jack Lang Day, named in honor of the beloved Hall of Fame sportswriter who covered the Mets for twenty-five years and who died in 2007.

Spangler & Ullman Take Final Bow in THE FANTASTICKS; Altemus & Leisy Join the Company, 12/4 & 12/28
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2009


Nick Spangler, winner of the thirteenth season of the Emmy Award-winning reality television series The Amazing Race, will play his final performance as Matt in The Fantasticks this Sunday, December 13, 2009. Erik Altemus, last seen as Frankie Epps in the Musical Theatre Guild of Los Angeles's production of Parade, takes over the role on December 14.

The Fantasticks FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Fantasticks and what's the order?
Abductions (And So Forth)
Try to Remember
Much More
Metaphor
Never Say No
It Depends on What You Pay
You Wonder How These Things Begin
Soon It's Gonna Rain
Rape Ballet
Happy Ending
This Plum Is Too Ripe
I Can See It
Plant a Radish
Round and Round
There Is a Curious Paradox
They Were You
Follow Along with Me
Have You Ever Been to China?
I Have Acted Like a Fool
Matt Bellomy's Comin' Home Today
Day of the Dead
This Is the Perfect Time to Be in Love
Overture
Try To Remember
Much More
Metaphor
Never Say No
It Depends On What You Pay
Soon It's Gonna Rain
Abduction Ballet
Happy Ending
This Plum Is Too Ripe
I Can See It
Plant A Radish
Round And Round
They Were You
Try To Remember (Reprise)

The Fantasticks History

Other Productions of The Fantasticks

1960   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1961   West End London Production
West End
1961   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1965   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1971   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1971   Canada Canadian Revival
Canada
1971   Regional (US) Regional Tour
Regional (US)
1972   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2006   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway

The Fantasticks - 2006 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Best Long-Running Show 0

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