The Magic Show
“A young magician with an unorthodox look and style's first big break is threatened by a villainous rival.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 2001
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Schwartz, Bob Randall, Jerry Ross
- Original Score
- Stephen Schwartz
- Original Title
- The Magic Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Corinth Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Campbell
Stephen Schwartz, Bob Randall, Jerry Ross
Stephen Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Campbell
Director
Bob Randall
Writer
Jerry Ross
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Show
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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 principal cast of The Magic Show includes Doug Henning, Didi Conn, Anita Morris, Jon Finlayson, Jack Creley.
When was The Magic Show released and how long is it?
The Magic Show was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Show was composed by Stephen Schwartz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magic Show?
The Magic Show holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).