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Version 1

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982-07-Neil Simon Theatre-Broadway)

Type de série: Original Broadway
Théâtre: Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)
Durée :
Nombre : 15 previews - 5 représentations
Première Preview : 25 June 1982
Première: 08 July 1982
Dernière: 11 July 1982
Mise en scène : Lawrence Kasha •
Chorégraphie : Jerry Jackson •
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Version 2

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1985-07-Old Vic-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Old Vic (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée :
Nombre : 41 représentations
Première Preview : Inconnu
Première: 02 July 1985
Dernière: Inconnu
Mise en scène : Michael Winter •
Chorégraphie : Stephanie Carter •
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Avec: Steve Devereaux (Adam), Roni Page (Milly), Geoff Steer, Andrew Grainger, Simon Howe, Mark Davis, Martyn Knight, Peter Bishop, Julie E. Homer, Debra Robinson, Victoria Lynson, Michaela Strachan, Jacey Collins, Jackie Crawford.
Commentaires : Based on the 1954 MGM film, a stage version was created on Broadway in 1982, with additional songs and a re-written book. It was a total flop and closed after just 5 performances. This English revival opened at the York Theatre Royal in April 1984 and had been on a successful UK tour. Because of the early closure of “The Com is Green” with Deborah Kerr, the Old Vic was suddenly available for a few weeks until the planned opening of “The Cradle Will Rock” on August 14th. This production filled the gap - though there was an ongoing dispute that said the show did not have the rights to play in London itself, only in the provinces. However, the situation seems to have resolved itself when “Seven Brides” returned to the West End - at the Prince of Wales - the following year.

Version 3

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1986-05-Prince of Wales Theatre-London)

Type de série: Return Engagement
Théâtre: Prince of Wales Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 5 mois 2 semaines
Nombre : 196 représentations
Première Preview : Inconnu
Première: 08 May 1986
Dernière: 25 October 1986
Mise en scène : Michael Winter •
Chorégraphie : Stephanie Carter •
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Avec: Steve Devereaux (Adam), Roni Page (Milly) , Geoff Steer, Andrew Grainger, Simon Howe, Mark Davis, Martyn Knight, Peter Bishop, Julie E. Homer, Debra Robinson, Victoria Lynson, Michaela Strachan, Jacey Collins, Jackie Crawford.
Commentaires : This was the same production which had played the Old Vic a year earlier and had since been on tour.

Version 4

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1999-11-Battersea Arts Centre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Battersea Arts Centre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 1 mois 2 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : 26 November 1999
Première: 01 December 1999
Dernière: 15 January 2000
Mise en scène : Phil Willmott •
Chorégraphie : Jack Gunn •
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Avec: Kieran Creggan (Adam), Fiona Benjamin (Milly), James Bowden, Andrew Lawden, Samuel James, Matthew Dennison, Daniel Redmond, Julian Essex-Spurrier, Kate Burrell, Laura Conway, Lorraine Graham, Joanne Kirkland, Laura Roxburgh, Rachel Matthews.
Commentaires : Phil Willmott’s annual Christmas musical at the pocket-handkerchief sized BAC stage was established as a source of exuberant, low-cost, high-entertainment theatre - and, once again - his production received excellent notices.

Version 5

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (2006-06-Musical Theatre-Wichita)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Century II Convention Center Concert Hall (Wichita - Etats-Unis)
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Première Preview : Inconnu
Première: 21 June 2006
Dernière: 25 June 2006
Mise en scène : Wayne Bryan •
Chorégraphie : Peggy Hickey •
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Version 6

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (2006-08-Haymarket Theatre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Haymarket Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 mois
Nombre : 109 représentations
Première Preview : 10 August 2006
Première: 16 August 2006
Dernière: 18 November 2006
Mise en scène : Maurice Lane •
Chorégraphie : Adrian Allsopp •
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Avec: Dave Willetts (Adam), Shona Lindsay (Milly), David Ball, Jonathan Stewart, Sonny Lee Hymas, Owen Woodgate, Stuart Marshall, Jay Webb, Claire Louise Connolly, Jessica Punch, Nikki Stokes, Grace Harrington, Lucy Johnson, Natalie Langston
Commentaires : This production came into the West End following a UK tour, and received a very mixed reaction from the critics. It was accused of having a wobbly set, acting pitched at pantomime level, and very slow direction. On the other hand the choreography was praised for its energy and the cast for their enthusiasm. It ran for just over three months.
Presse : CHARLES SPENCER for THE DAILY TELEGRAPH says, "The best one can say of the dancing is that the company perform with spirited energy. Unfortunately, Adrian Allsop's choreography, though virile and athletic, has none of the inventive wit of Michael Kidd's original routines, while the fight sequences are downright pathetic...woefully drab and unimaginative production" KIERON QUIRKE for THE EVENING STANDARD says, "Devitalised revival...Dave Willetts' Adam and Shona Lindsay's Milly show teeth and sing well but there's zilch chemistry there." BENEDICT NIGHTINGALE for THE TIMES says, "It’s good-natured, boasts the jaunty and pretty score that won an Oscar. At the Haymarket it offers plenty of energetic, athletic ballet...The acting...has an over-the-top swagger about it." ALISTAIR SMITH for THE STAGE says, "The acting is fine, the choreography energetic but the production values are really not up to the required standards." MICHAEL BILLINGTON for THE GUARDIAN says, "The show rarely rises above an honest competence. Dave Willetts as Adam looks suitably gruff and surly, but the character is an unlikeable stiff."

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (2007-04-US Tour)

Type de série: US Tour
Théâtre: US Tour ( - Etats-Unis)
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Première Preview : 11 April 2007
Première: Inconnu
Dernière: Inconnu
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Version 8

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (2007-04-US Tour-Theatre Under the Stars-Houston)

Type de série: US Tour
Théâtre: Theatre Under the Stars (Houston - Etats-Unis)
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Première Preview : 26 June 2007
Première: 26 June 2007
Dernière: 01 July 2007
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