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Opened: February 9, 1984
Closing: August 04, 1984

The Rink - 1984 Broadway History , Info & More

Martin Beck Theatre
302 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

The Rink played at the Martin Beck Theatre (now the Al Hirschfeld Theatre), where it ran for 204 performances. With a book by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander, the musical focuses on Anna, the owner of a dilapidated roller skating rink on the boardwalk of a decaying seaside resort, who has decided to sell it to developers. Complicating her plans are her prodigal daughter Angel, who returns to town seeking to reconnect with the people and places she long ago left behind. Through a series of flashbacks, revelations, and minimal forward-moving plot development, the two deal with their pasts in their attempt to reconcile and move on with their lives. The original production starred both Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli.


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Marcy Heisler & Zina Goldrich Win 2009 Fred Ebb Award
by Robert Diamond - Nov 5, 2009


The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the fifth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented by Eric Schaeffer of the Signature Theatre on Monday, November 30th from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony in the Penthouse Lobby of The American Airlines Theater.

PAINT YOUR WAGON, SILK STOCKINGS and THE RINK Featured in Musicals Tonight! 12th Season
by Eddie Varley - Apr 13, 2009


Musicals Tonight opens its 12th season with Lerner & Loewe classic Paint Your Wagon (1951- 289 performances). The show features such classic songs as I Talk to the Trees; They Call the Wind Maria; I Still See Elisa. The dates: October 20 - Sunday November 1

Grey, Henshall, Crivello, Etc. Set for 5/6 London Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2007


For the first time Tony and Academy Award Winner and Broadway legend Joel Grey will be headlining at The Night of 1000 Voices. He will be joined by the current Phantom in Las Vegas, Anthony Crivello, Tony Award Winner for his performance in Kiss of The Spiderwoman, Ruthie Henshall and members of the Cast of Avenue Q and special guests. This exciting and exclusive performance will introduced by I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Queen, Myleene Klass and will be for the benefit of The National Artistic Society.

Submissions Begin 5/2 for the $50,000 Fred Ebb Award
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2005


The Fred Ebb Award will recognize excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a lyricist, composer, or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success. The award is meant to encourage and support aspiring songwriters to create new works for the musical theatre. The prize includes a $50,000 award.

Announcing the Fred Ebb Award for Songwriting
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2005


The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) are pleased to announce the inauguration of the Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters. The award is named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb.

The Rink History

Other Productions of The Rink

1984   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1988   West End London Revival
West End
2006   Cape Playhouse Revival
2018   West End London Revival at Southwark Playhouse
West End

The Rink - 1984 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Chita Rivera
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Liza Minnelli
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical A.J. Antoon
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Marc Weiss
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Peter Larkin
1984 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Kander
1984 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Fred Ebb
1984 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Chita Rivera
1984 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Liza Minnelli
1984 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Peter Larkin

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