MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
May 07, 1977
Closing Date
Jul 10, 1977
Performances
75
MusicalOriginalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Martin Beck Theatre
(May 07, 1977 - Jul 10, 1977)
Setting
Chicago. December 1915.
Theatre Owned / Operated by Jujamcyn Theaters (under the direction of Richard G. Wolff, President)
Produced by Michael Harvey and The Chelsea Theater Center (Robert Kalfin: Artistic Director; Michael David: Executive Director); Associate Producer: Wilder Luke Burnap
Music by Kurt Weill; Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht; Original German play by Elisabeth Hauptmann; Book adapted by Michael Feingold; Musical Director: Roland Gagnon; Assistant Musical Dir.: David Krane; Lyrics adapted by Michael Feingold
Chelsea Theater Center Production newly conceived by Robert Kalfin; Directed by Robert Kalfin and Patricia Birch; Staged by Patricia Birch
Scenic Design by Robert U. Taylor; Costume Design by Carrie F. Robbins; Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton; Hair Design by Patrik D. Moreton; Make-Up Design by Patrik D. Moreton
General Manager: Jack Schlissel and Jay Kingwill; Company Manager: Albert Poland
Production Stage Manager: Mark Wright; Stage Manager: Charles Kindl; Assistant Stage Mgr: Christopher Cara; Technical Supervisor: Mitch Miller
General Press Representative: Susan Bloch; Advertising: Great Scott Advertising; Photographer: Martha Swope
Grayson Hall
A Lady in Gray
"The Fly"
Christopher Lloyd
Due to a leg injury, Christopher Lloyd did not perform on opening night; Bob Gunton went on until Mr. Lloyd could resume the role on crutches
Bill Cracker
Meryl Streep
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
"Hallelujah Lil"
Benjamin Rayson
Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer
Liz Sheridan
Major Stone
Tony Azito
Dr. Nakamura
"The Governor"
Raymond J. Barry
Johnny Flint
"Baby Face"
Alexandra Borrie
Sister Jane
Christopher Cara
Brother Ben Owens
John A. Coe
Jimmy Dexter
"The Reverend"
Donna Emmanuel
Miriam
the barmaid
Joe Grifasi
Captain Hannibal Jackson
Bob Gunton
Performed the role on opening night
Bill Cracker
Prudence Wright Holmes
Sister Mary
Kristin Jolliff
Member of The Fold
Frank Kopyc
Member of The Fold
Tom Mardirosian
Member of The Fold
Martha Miller
Member of The Fold
Victor Pappas
Member of The Fold
David Pursley
A Cop
Robert Weil
Bob Marker
"The Professor"
Standby: Bob Gunton (Bill Cracker)
Understudies: Alexandra Borrie (Lieutenant Lillian Holiday), Donna Emmanuel (Sister Jane), Kristin Jolliff (Miriam, Sister Mary), Frank Kopyc (Captain Hannibal Jackson), Tom Mardirosian (Johnny Flint, A Cop), Martha Miller (Major Stone, A Lady in Gray), Victor Pappas (Dr. Nakamura, Bob Marker) and David Pursley (Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer, Jimmy Dexter)

Martin Beck Theatre (May 07, 1977 - Jul 10, 1977)

Cast

Victor Pappas
Dr. Nakamura
"The Governor"
Janie Sell
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
"Hallelujah Lil"
music by Kurt Weill; lyrics by Bertolt Brecht
Act 1
Sung By
Prologue
Company
The Bilbao Song
Governor, Baby Face, Bill Cracker and Gang
Lieutenants of the Lord
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday and Army
March Ahead
Army
The Sailors' Tango
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
Act 2
Sung By
Brother, Give Yourself a Shove
Army and Fold
Song of the Big Shot
Governor
Don't Be Afraid
Sister Jane, Army and Fold
In Our Childhood's Bright Endeavor
Captain Hannibal Jackson
The Liquor Dealer's Dream
Captain Hannibal Jackson, Governor, Sister Jane, Army and Fold
Act 3
Sung By
The Mandalay Song
Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer and Gang
Surabaya Johnny
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
Song of the Big Shot (Reprise)
Bill Cracker
Ballad of the Lily of Hell
The Fly
The Happy End
Company

Tony Award®

 

Best Musical

1977 Nominee
 

Best Book of a Musical

1977 Nominee
Book adapted by Michael Feingold
Original German play by Elisabeth Hauptmann
 

Best Original Score

1977 Nominee
Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht
Music by Kurt Weill
Lyrics adapted by Michael Feingold

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Musical

1977 Nominee
 

Outstanding Actress in a Musical

1977 Nominee
Meryl Streep
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