THE FANTASTICKS
Off-Broadway Revival — Jerry Orbach Theater
Through the years…
The Fantasticks 2006
“THE PERFECT MUSICAL. IT’S A GEM!”
—The Wall Street Journal
“A perfectly pitched performance that captures why THE FANTASTICKS became the enduring favorite it did. This sweet-as-ever production of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s commedia-dell’arte-style confection.”
“The long-running musical fable returns, relatively unchanged and still dewy as the dawn. The show hasn’t lost its appeal; it feels like a game of make-believe. THE FANTASTICKS is just like the kind of teen-age love it depicts; nectar-sweet, exempt from time, and not nearly as simple as you may remember.”
“The longest-running musical in the world.”
The Fantasticks 2007
“★★★★! EXTRAORDINARY!”
“A minimalist musical masterpiece.”
Soon It's Gonna Rain with Julie Craig, Anthony Federov & Nick Spangler (Photo by Joan Marcus)
“HEARTFELT. HYPNOTIC. CHARMING. Reminds you why THE FANTASTICKS has touched so many people over so many years.”
The Fantasticks 2008
“The perfect first musical for any child to see.”
“THE FANTASTICKS has returned (and) happily replicates the original’s charms. Harvey Schmidt’s music is the true driving force, song after song lands.”
“Heartbreakingly beautiful!”
“It’s hard to resist THE FANTASTICKS vintage charm: unamplified actors, effects like confetti snow and sequined rain, and a sweetly melodic score.”
The Fantasticks 2009
The Fantasticks 2010
“QUAINT MISBEHAVIN’…It still has plenty of charm and plenty of wisdom.”
“The Fantasticks is the most child-friendly show currently playing in the New York theater district. It’s lively, squeakly-clean and not too long, and anyone old enough to watch a love story is old enough to enjoy it.”
“We need a reminder that musical theater does not need elaborate effects. It needs a good story, rich characters, the simplest of accompaniments (in this case a piano and harp) and a fabulous score.”
The Fantasticks 2013
“A trip to THE FANTASTICKS is as much a part of the New York experience as Radio City Music Hall or the Circle Line.”
“Try to remember when life was so tender
That dreams were kept beside your pillow.
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Then follow….”
“1992 TONY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE THEATER!”
Just Some of the Many Cast Members
at the Jerry Orbach Theatre
“The perfect musical. It’s a gem!”
“Splendor reborn in Times Square. A dream. Long may its hand-drawn curtain wave!”
“A ‘FANTASTICK’ little musical.”
50th Anniversary
Videos
The Fantasticks on Good Morning America, with ulie Craig and Doug Ullman 2008
Behind the scenes of the recording session for the 2006 Off-Broadway Revival of The Fantasticks.
Mark Beachy, publisher of the NY Theatre Guide, takes a look at 'The Fantasticks.'
Curtain Call — The Fantasticks 500th Performance in the Jerry Orbach Theater (2006)
Theatre Talk on The Fantasticks 50th Anniversary Celebration with Tom Jones, Rita Gardner and show cast members
The Fantasticks B Roll Jerry Orbach Theater
Jason Cochran meets with three original investors of the 1960 off-Broadway musical "The Fantasticks" on the occasion of its 50th anniversary in May 2010.
AARON CARTER Backstage Interview: THE FANTASTICKS!
Aaron Carter, John Davidson, Jeremiah James, Tom Flagg, Scott Willis & Juliette Trafton - "Try to Remember". Broadway in Bryant Park - July 2012
The NYC cast of The Fantasticks, led by Lewis Cleale, performs "Try To Remember" at Broadway On Broadway 2009.
Fantasticks 50th Anniversary Teaser, Presented by MTI ShowSpace
Commercials
"Zero Calories" TV commercial
"Attack of the Killer Fantasticks" TV commercial
"Soon It's Gonna Rain" TV commercial
"A Few Words of Praise" TV commercial
"The New Big" TV commercial
Caricatures
Media Kits/Press
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Jerry Orbach Theater Posters
Jerry Orbach Theater Fliers
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