About Bugs Bunny on Broadway

Bugs Bunny is one of the most recognized cartoon characters in the world, whose signature phrase “What’s Up, Doc?” has long since entered the English language.

Bugs’ first ‘reel’ appearance in front of his soon-to-be-adoring public was in ‘A Wild Hare’ directed by Tex Avery. Since then, Bugs’ zany antics in hundreds of cartoon favorites have made him a legend throughout the world.

This cool, collected, carrot-chomping rabbit is the unequivocal superstar of the Looney Tunes family. With never a ‘hare’ out of place he always manages to outsmart his adversaries, whoever they may be.  He’s a real American icon who has graced the TV and cinema screens the world over.

Twice Bugs Bunny’s cartoons have been nominated for Academy Awards, and his ‘Knighty Knight Bugs’ won a coveted Oscar. Bugs has starred in four films in addition to his hundreds of animated shorts and 21 prime time television specials.

Bugs Bunny on Broadway had its world premiere on June 16, 1990 at The San Diego Civic Theatre; its Broadway premiere at The Gershwin Theatre, New York City, on October 2, 1990; and its international premiere on May 15, 1996 at The Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia.