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Gigi Revival 2015

Ages: 10+
Opened: April 8, 2015
Closing: June 21, 2015

Gigi - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More

Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway)
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

Set in the magical world of La Belle Epoque in turn-of-the-century Paris, GIGI is a timeless romantic comedy about a young woman groomed in the custom of her family to be a companion to a bored, wealthy playboy, until the two unexpectedly realize this is in fact true love.

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the debut of Gigi on Broadway. Lerner and Loewe's Tony Award-winning score was first heard in the 9-time Academy Award-winning Best Picture of the same name, directed by Vincente Minnelli. The movie, which was the last of the classic MGM musicals, was based on the Broadway play by Anita Loos and the popular novella by Colette.

Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved musical GIGI will return to Broadway in a production directed by Tony Award-nominee Eric D. Schaeffer (Follies), in a new adaptation by acclaimed British playwright and Emmy-nominated screenwriter Heidi Thomas ("Cranforde," "Upstairs Downstairs," "Call the Midwife".)


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'Gigi' theater review
5 / 10

The stage version of the 1958 MGM movie musical 'Gigi' is a good example of what the late composer Mary Rodgers called a 'why musical' -- a tolerable but ultimately pointless adaptation that adds little to, and is inferior than, the source upon which it is based...Efforts to flesh out Gigi and her beau Gaston come off as labored...As directed by Eric Schaeffer ('Newsies'), the production has an elegant look and lively movement but nevertheless feels empty and stalled. Hudgens gives the sort of sincere but clumsy performance you'd expect to see in, well, a high school musical. But all things considered, she has been given a near-impossible task of injecting life and charm into what is essentially a two-and-a-half-hour slog.

Review: Vanessa Hudgens charms as 'Gigi' on Broadway
7 / 10

The musical, based on a 1944 novel by Colette, is not Lerner and Loewe's best. But it's lovingly updated in a new Broadway incarnation directed by Eric Schaeffer, with magnificent visuals of Belle Époque Paris, arresting choreography and, yes, a charming performance by leading lady Vanessa Hudgens. Hudgens...makes a commendable Broadway debut as a young woman in the throes of adolescent gawkiness, long limbs flailing as she imitates poses of womanhood...Victoria Clark is in lovely voice and emanates warmth and kindness in the role...Hudgens...deserves credit for pulling off a role that must nearly carry the show...Hudgens gives a generous, if not always naturalistic, performance as she transitions from an irrepressible tomboy to an elegant woman in love. Although her acting occasionally suffers from over-enunciation, she sings well and impressively keeps pace with the show's dancers...She has a fitting match in Cott, who has a lovely light tenor and willingness to go all-out goofy in the song 'Gigi,' where his blinders finally come off.

GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Closes Today on Broadway; Tour to Launch Next Year
by Sally Henry Fuller - June 21, 2015


Gigi, the new Broadway production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will play its final performance today, Sunday, June 21 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). The production, which began previews on Thursday, March 19 and opened officially on Wednesday, April 8, will have played 20 previews and 86 performances.

GIGI Cast Serenades JERSEY BOYS Neighbors with 'So Long, Farewell'
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2015


Vanessa Hudgens and the cast of Broadway's GIGI took to the street to serenade the cast of JERSEY BOYS, their neighboring show at 52nd Street's August Wilson Theatre.

GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Addresses Show's Closing On Social Media: 'What A Wonderful Ride It Has Been'
by Pat Cerasaro - June 16, 2015


Vanessa Hudgens says au revoir to GIGI!

Breaking News: GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens, to Close Later This Month on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2015


?Gigi, the new Broadway production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). The production, which began previews on Thursday, March 19 and opened officially on Wednesday, April 8, will have played 20 previews and 86 performances.

VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens & Cast of GIGI Perform on TONYS
by Caryn Robbins - June 8, 2015


Vanessa Hudgens, Coey Cott, Victoria Clark and the cast of 'Gigi,' were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below!

GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Calls Musical Role 'Empowering'; Watch Her Visit on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2015


The 26-year-old stopped by TODAY to explain how she balances her social life with her rigorous eight performances a week.

GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Reveals She Always 'Wanted to Play a Prostitute'
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2015


In the May issue of Social Life Magazine, Vanessa Hudgens discusses making her Broadway debut in the title role of GIGI.

STAGE TUBE: Watch GIGI Star Corey Cott Sing 'Gigi' Onstage!
by Stage Tube - May 28, 2015


Thank Heaven for Corey Cott! Watch the latest video from Gigi, in which Corey Cott sings the title song from the Broadway musical Gigi, below!

TV: Thank Heaven for Corey Cott! Watch Him Sing from GIGI at Stars in the Alley
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2015


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held earlier today, May 27th in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. Hosted by HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH's Darren Criss, Broadway's best turned out for the annual performance - including GIGI's Corey Cott, who performed the show's title number- check it out below!

GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens In New 'I Never Want To Go Home Again' Video
by Pat Cerasaro - May 22, 2015


Preview GIGI in all her recorded glory!

VIDEO: GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Re-Enacts 'High School Musical' on Bravo!
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2015


GIGI star Vanessa Hudgens stopped by last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo and joined host Andy Cohen and fellow guest Kellan Lutz in Clubhouse Playhouse's re-enactment of 'High School Musical 2.'

STAGE TUBE: Pint-Sized Critic Iain Armitage Chats with GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens
by Stage Tube - May 21, 2015


Everyone's favorite pint-sized theatre critic Iain Armitage stopped by after a performance of Broadway's GIGI to interview leading lady Vanessa Hudgens. Click below to see what she had to say! 

2015 Broadway Cast Recording For GIGI Starring Vanessa Hudgens Now Streaming In Full
by Pat Cerasaro - May 21, 2015


Preview GIGI in all her recorded glory!

New Broadway Cast Recording of GIGI Now Available Digitally
by Tyler Peterson - May 15, 2015


DMI Soundtracks has announced the immediate availability on iTunes of the New Broadway Cast Recording for Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy.  The recording was produced and engineered by six-time Grammy Award winner Frank Filipetti.  The CD is slated for release in June. 

Cast Recording For GIGI On Broadway Starring Vanessa Hudgens Now Available Early On iTunes
by Pat Cerasaro - May 15, 2015


Gigi hits the recording studio!

VIDEO: GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Chats Overcoming Her Fear of Heights on 'The Talk'
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2015


Vanessa Hudgens stopped by THE TALK, airing from New York City this week, to chat about her Broadway play 'Gigi.'

STAGE TUBE: A Broadway Romance- GIGI Cast Member Ashley Yeater Gets a Surprise Proposal Onstage!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2015


Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, has been going strong at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street), and the cast has something new to celebrate- ensemble member Ashley Yeater just got a surprise prospal onstage! THe show's official Instagram writes: 'She said YES!!!  Thank you @ashleyyeater and Rikki for sharing such a special moment with us!#GigiBlessings.'

GIGI's Corey Cott, Steffanie Leigh & Amos Wolff Perform at Broadway Association Luncheon
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2015


The Broadway Association, the 104 year-old not-for-profit that is committed to the betterment, safety and economic prosperity of the Times Square and Midtown West community, hosted its annual awards luncheon on Thursday, May 7 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.

ON RECORD: Howard McGillin's Five Favorite Cast Albums- 'It's One of the Musical Theatre's Greatest Treasures'
by On Record - May 5, 2015


BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you our latest weekly series- ON RECORD. Ever wonder which Broadway tunes have inspired your favorite performers? Check back every Tuesday to find out which cast recordings have made an impact on Broadway's brightest stars. In this week's edition, we hear from Howard McGillin, who is currently starring as 'Honore Lachaille' in Gigi- playing at the Neil Simon Theatre Theatre. Read on to find out his top five picks!

Cast Recording For GIGI On Broadway Starring Vanessa Hudgens Now Available For Pre-Order, Out 5/26
by Pat Cerasaro - April 28, 2015


Gigi hits the recording studio!

VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens Talks GIGI, Her Support for LGBT Community & More!
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2015


Claire Pires, host of GLAAD's video series GLAAD: All Access sat down with GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens, who spoke openly about why she supports the LGBT community. Check out the interview below!

Gigi History

Other Productions of Gigi

2015   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2015   Broadway Broadway Revival
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Gigi - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Catherine Zuber
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Victoria Clark
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Victoria Clark

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