Side Show
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Opening Date
Oct 16, 1997
Closing Date
Jan 03, 1998
1st Preview
Sep 19, 1997
1st Preview
Sep 19, 1997
Previews
31
Performances
91
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Open Date: Oct 16, 1997
Close Date: Jan 03, 1998
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman Emeritus; James L. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President)Produced by Emanuel Azenberg, Joseph Nederlander, Herschel Waxman, Janice McKenna and Scott Nederlander; Associate Producer: Ginger MontelBook by Bill Russell; Lyrics by Bill Russell; Music by Henry Krieger; Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler; Musical Director: David Chase; Vocal and Dance Arrangements by David ChaseDirected by Robert Longbottom; Choreographed by Robert Longbottom; Associate Choreographer: Tom Kosis; Assistant Choreographer: Michael Clowers and Darlene WilsonScenic Design by Robin Wagner; Costume Design by Gregg Barnes; Lighting Design by Brian MacDevitt; Sound Design by Tom Clark; Make-Up Design by Maria Verel; Associate Costume Design: Scott Traugott and Patrick Wiley; Assistant Lighting Design: Jeffrey Whitsett and James Vermeulen; Assistant Sound Design: J.R. Conklin; Assistant Scenic Design: Doug Houzti, Atkin Pace and Tom SarrTechnical Supervisor: Neil A. Mazzella and Brian Lynch; Production Stage Manager: Perry Cline; Stage Manager: Maximo Torres; Assistant Stage Mgr: Rebecca C. MonroeMusical Coordinator: Seymour 'Red' Press; Music Copyist: Emily Grishman; Woodwind: Lawrence Feldman, Edward Salkin, Dennis Anderson and Roger Rosenberg; Trumpet: Bob Millikan, Glenn Drewes and Earl Gardner; Trombone: Larry Farrell and Jack Schatz; French Horn: Roger Wendt; Violin: Mary Rowell, Paul Woodiel, Jonathan Kass and Nancy Reed; Cello: Clay C. Ruede and Eileen Folson; Bass: Robert Renino; Keyboards: Philip Fortenberry and Lawrence Yurman; Harp: Susan Jolles; Guitar: Greg Utzig; Drums: Raymond Grappone; Percussion: Eric KivnickCasting: Johnson-Liff Associates; Press Representative: Bill Evans & Associates; Dance Captain: Darlene Wilson; Advertising: Serino Coyne, Inc.; Production Assistant: Jason Brouillard; Production Props: Laura KochUnderstudies: John Frenzer (Buddy Foster), David Masenheimer (Terry Connor, The Boss) and David McDonald (Terry Connor)
Richard Rodgers Theatre (Oct 16, 1997 - Jan 03, 1998)
Cast
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Songsmusic by Henry Krieger; lyrics by Bill RussellAct 1Sung ByCome Look at the FreaksThe Boss and CompanyLike Everyone ElseDaisy Hilton and Violet HiltonYou Deserve a Better LifeTerry ConnorCrazy, Deaf and BlindThe BossThe Devil You KnowJake and 6th ExhibitMore Than We Bargained ForTerry Connor and Buddy FosterFeelings You've Got To HideDaisy Hilton and Violet HiltonWhen I'm by Your SideDaisy Hilton and Violet HiltonSay Goodbye to the Freak ShowCompanyOvernight SensationTerry Connor and ReportersLeave Me AloneDaisy Hilton and Violet HiltonWe Share EverythingDaisy Hilton, Violet Hilton and VaudevillianThe InterviewDaisy Hilton, Violet Hilton and ReportersWho Will Love Me as I Am?Daisy Hilton and Violet HiltonAct 2Sung ByRare Songbirds on DisplayCompanyNew Year's DayTerry Connor, Buddy Foster, Jake, Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton and CompanyPrivate ConversationTerry ConnorOne Plus One Equals ThreeBuddy Foster, Daisy Hilton and Violet HiltonYou Should Be LovedJakeTunnel of LoveTerry Connor, Buddy Foster, Daisy Hilton and Violet HiltonBeautiful Day for a WeddingThe Boss and HawkersMarry Me, TerryDaisy HiltonI Will Never Leave YouDaisy Hilton and Violet HiltonFinaleCompany
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1998 Nominee
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg , Joseph Nederlander , Herschel Waxman , Janice McKenna and Scott NederlanderBest Book of a Musical
1998 Nominee
Book by Bill RussellBest Original Musical Score
Best Actress in a Musical
1998 Nominee
Emily Skinner (Joint nomination with Alice Ripley)
Alice Ripley (Joint nomination with Emily Skinner) -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman Emeritus; James L. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President)
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg, Joseph Nederlander, Herschel Waxman, Janice McKenna and Scott Nederlander; Associate Producer: Ginger Montel
Book by Bill Russell; Lyrics by Bill Russell; Music by Henry Krieger; Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler; Musical Director: David Chase; Vocal and Dance Arrangements by David Chase
Directed by Robert Longbottom; Choreographed by Robert Longbottom; Associate Choreographer: Tom Kosis; Assistant Choreographer: Michael Clowers and Darlene Wilson
Scenic Design by Robin Wagner; Costume Design by Gregg Barnes; Lighting Design by Brian MacDevitt; Sound Design by Tom Clark; Make-Up Design by Maria Verel; Associate Costume Design: Scott Traugott and Patrick Wiley; Assistant Lighting Design: Jeffrey Whitsett and James Vermeulen; Assistant Sound Design: J.R. Conklin; Assistant Scenic Design: Doug Houzti, Atkin Pace and Tom Sarr
Technical Supervisor: Neil A. Mazzella and Brian Lynch; Production Stage Manager: Perry Cline; Stage Manager: Maximo Torres; Assistant Stage Mgr: Rebecca C. Monroe
Musical Coordinator: Seymour 'Red' Press; Music Copyist: Emily Grishman; Woodwind: Lawrence Feldman, Edward Salkin, Dennis Anderson and Roger Rosenberg; Trumpet: Bob Millikan, Glenn Drewes and Earl Gardner; Trombone: Larry Farrell and Jack Schatz; French Horn: Roger Wendt; Violin: Mary Rowell, Paul Woodiel, Jonathan Kass and Nancy Reed; Cello: Clay C. Ruede and Eileen Folson; Bass: Robert Renino; Keyboards: Philip Fortenberry and Lawrence Yurman; Harp: Susan Jolles; Guitar: Greg Utzig; Drums: Raymond Grappone; Percussion: Eric Kivnick
Casting: Johnson-Liff Associates; Press Representative: Bill Evans & Associates; Dance Captain: Darlene Wilson; Advertising: Serino Coyne, Inc.; Production Assistant: Jason Brouillard; Production Props: Laura Koch
Understudies:
John Frenzer
(Buddy Foster), David Masenheimer
(Terry Connor, The Boss) and David McDonald
(Terry Connor)
Richard Rodgers Theatre (Oct 16, 1997 - Jan 03, 1998)
Cast
music by Henry Krieger; lyrics by Bill Russell
Act 1
Sung By
Come Look at the Freaks
The Boss and Company
Like Everyone Else
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
You Deserve a Better Life
Terry Connor
Crazy, Deaf and Blind
The Boss
The Devil You Know
Jake and 6th Exhibit
More Than We Bargained For
Terry Connor and Buddy Foster
Feelings You've Got To Hide
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
When I'm by Your Side
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
Say Goodbye to the Freak Show
Company
Overnight Sensation
Terry Connor and Reporters
Leave Me Alone
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
We Share Everything
Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton and Vaudevillian
The Interview
Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton and Reporters
Who Will Love Me as I Am?
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
Act 2
Sung By
Rare Songbirds on Display
Company
New Year's Day
Terry Connor, Buddy Foster, Jake, Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton and Company
Private Conversation
Terry Connor
One Plus One Equals Three
Buddy Foster, Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
You Should Be Loved
Jake
Tunnel of Love
Terry Connor, Buddy Foster, Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
Beautiful Day for a Wedding
The Boss and Hawkers
Marry Me, Terry
Daisy Hilton
I Will Never Leave You
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
Finale
Company
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1998 Nominee
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg , Joseph Nederlander , Herschel Waxman , Janice McKenna and Scott Nederlander
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg , Joseph Nederlander , Herschel Waxman , Janice McKenna and Scott Nederlander
Best Book of a Musical
1998 Nominee
Book by Bill Russell
Book by Bill Russell
Best Original Musical Score
Best Actress in a Musical
1998 Nominee
Emily Skinner (Joint nomination with Alice Ripley)
Alice Ripley (Joint nomination with Emily Skinner)
Emily Skinner (Joint nomination with Alice Ripley)
Alice Ripley (Joint nomination with Emily Skinner)
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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