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Nite Club Confidential

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Nite Club Confidential is a musical that debuted Off-Broadway in 1984. The show, which was written and directed by Dennis Deal, was about 1950s-era nightclubs and starred Fay DeWitt, a former nightclub performer.[1]

Productions

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Nite Club Confidential was subsequently staged in other cities. Actor Scott Bakula appeared in the Los Angeles and Boston productions.[2]

In 1988 it was produced in London's West End, playing at the Playhouse,

Reception

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The 1984 off-broadway production received criticism for its casting and book.[3][4]

The 1986 Los Angeles production received praise for its casting.[5]

The 1988 West End production was panned by critics, which led to its early demise.

References

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  1. ^ Wilson, John (12 May 1984). "STAGE: SONGS OF THE 50s, 'NITE CLUB CONFIDENTIAL'". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
  2. ^ "Scott Bakula". TV.com. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
  3. ^ Martinez, Julio (1995-10-04). "Nite Club Confidential". Variety. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  4. ^ Wilson, John S. (1984-05-12). "STAGE: SONGS OF THE 50'S, 'NITE CLUB CONFIDENTIAL'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  5. ^ Drake, Sylvie (1986-02-05). "STAGE REVIEW : 'NITE CLUB CONFIDENTIAL' HAS TALENT TO PLEASE". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-01-24.