The Magic Show (1983)
A young magician with an unorthodox look and style's first big break is threatened by a villainous rival.
The Magic Show is a one-act musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Bob Randall. It starred magician Doug Henning. Produced by Edgar Lansbury, it opened on May 28, 1974 at the Cort Theatre in Manhattan, and ran for 1,920 performances, closing on December 31, 1978. Henning was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and director Grover Dale was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. In 2001, a filmed performance staged especially for the cameras in 1980, directed by Norman Campbell at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, was issued on DVD by Image Entertainment. This production, originally intended for cinema release, differed notably from the original Broadway production, with several of the most memorable songs, such as "West End Avenue" and "Solid Silver Platform Shoes", removed. Doug Henning reprised his original starring role, while Didi Conn co-starred as Cal.
Cast
- Doug Henning - Doug
- Didi Conn - Cal
- Anita Morris - Charmin
- Jon Finlayson - Van Zyskin
- Jack Creley - Shumway
- Sandee Currie - Donna
Screenplay
- Stephen Schwartz (Lyricist)
- Stephen Schwartz (Musical)
- Bob Randall
- Jerry Ross
Themes
Musical Spectacle, Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
magic, musical, broadway, filmed theater
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Magic Show about?
- The Magic Show is a one-act musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Bob Randall. It starred magician Doug Henning. Produced by Edgar Lansbury, it opened on May 28, 1974 at the Cort Theatre in Manhattan, and ran for 1,920 performances, closing on December 31, 1978. Henning was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and director Grover Dale was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. In 2001, a filmed performance staged especially for the cameras in 1980, directed by Norman Campbell at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, was issued on DVD by Image Entertainment. This production, originally intended for cinema release, differed notably from the original Broadway production, with several of the most memorable songs, such as "West End Avenue" and "Solid Silver Platform Shoes", removed. Doug Henning reprised his original starring role, while Didi Conn co-starred as Cal.
- Who directed The Magic Show?
- The Magic Show was directed by Norman Campbell.
- Who stars in The Magic Show?
- The Magic Show stars Doug Henning, Didi Conn, Anita Morris, Jon Finlayson, Jack Creley, Sandee Currie.
- How long is The Magic Show?
- The Magic Show has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Magic Show?
- The Magic Show is a Fantasy, Music film.
- Where was The Magic Show produced?
- The Magic Show was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Magic Show?
- The themes of The Magic Show include: Musical Spectacle, Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds.