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High Spirits   
An Improbable Musical Comedy

 
Alvin Theatre , (4/07/1964 - 2/27/1965)
First Preview:Mar 24, 1964 Total Previews:14
Opening Date:Apr 07, 1964   
Closing Date:Feb 27, 1965 Total Performances:375

Category: Musical, Comedy, Original, Broadway
Setting: The Condomine's home; the Heath; Madame Arcati's bedroom; the Inner Circle; the Grovechester Hotel.


Production Staff
Managing Director of Alvin Theatre: Lester Osterman; General Manager of Alvin Theatre: Richard Horner
Produced by Lester Osterman, Robert Fletcher and Richard Horner
Originally produced by On-Stage
Book by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray; Music by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray; Lyrics by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray; Based upon "Blithe Spirit" by Noël Coward; Musical Director: Fred Werner; Vocal Direction and Arrangements by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray; Music orchestrated by Harry Zimmerman; Dance music by William Goldenberg
Directed by Noël Coward; Musical Staging by Danny Daniels; Additional direction (uncredited) by Gower Champion
Scenic Design by Robert Fletcher; Costume Design by Robert Fletcher; Lighting Design by Jules Fisher; Miss Grimes' costume by Valentina; Wig Design by Bob Kelly and Ira Senz; Sound Design by Jack Tolbutt; Hair Stylist: Phil Leto; Assistant to Mr. Fletcher: William Bellin, Henry Heymann and Irving Miller
Production Manager: Jose Véga; Stage Manager: Frank Gero; Associate Stage Mgr: Bruce Laffey; Flying Supervisor: Fred Gallo
Orchestra Personnel Manager: Sol Gusikoff; Music Copyist Supervisor: Bert Clayton Williams; Assistant Conductor: Rudolph Bennett
General Press Representative: Harvey B. Sabinson and Lee Solters; Dance Captain: Anne Wallace; Vocal Coach: Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray; Press Representative: Leo Stern; Casting: Nicholas Gray; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner and Associates
Cast
Tammy Grimes Elvira
Beatrice Lillie Madame Arcati
Edward Woodward Charles Condomine
Carol Arthur Edith
Margaret Hall Mrs. Bradman
Lawrence Keith Dr. Bradman
Louise Troy Ruth Condomine
Adrienne Angel Ensemble
Syndee Balaber Ensemble
Gene Castle Rupert
Ensemble
Jerry Craig Ensemble
Jackie Cronin Ensemble
Altovise Gore Ensemble
Timothy Gray "Forever and a Day" Singer Recorded voice only
Judith Haskell Ensemble
Beth Howland Beth
Ensemble
Jack Kauflin Ensemble
Bill Kennedy Ensemble
Al Lanti Ensemble
Miriam Lawrence Ensemble
Renee Lee Ensemble
Robert Lenn Bob
Ensemble
Alex MacKay Ensemble
Jacqueline Maria Ensemble
Stan Mazin Ensemble
Joe McGrath Ensemble
Don Percassi Ensemble
Kathy Preston Ensemble
Sybil Scotford Ensemble
Tom Thornton Ensemble
Ronnie Walken Ensemble
Anne Wallace Ensemble
Standbys: Beulah Garrick (Madame Arcati), Lynne Stuart (Ruth Condomine) and Iva Withers (Elvira)
Understudies: Adrienne Angel (Mrs. Bradman, Ruth Condomine), Lawrence Keith (Charles Condomine), Robert Lenn (Dr. Bradman) and Jacqueline Maria (Edith)
1964 Tony Award® Best Musical
 Book by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray; Lyrics by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray; Music by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray; Produced by Lester Osterman, Robert Fletcher and Richard Horner [nominee]
1964 Tony Award® Best Composer and Lyricist
 Music by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray; Lyrics by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray [nominee]
1964 Tony Award® Best Actress in a Musical
 Beatrice Lillie [nominee]
1964 Tony Award® Best Featured Actress in a Musical
 Louise Troy [nominee]
1964 Tony Award® Best Choreography
 Danny Daniels [nominee]
1964 Tony Award® Best Direction (Musical)
 Directed by Noël Coward [nominee]
1964 Tony Award® Best Conductor and Musical Director
 Musical Director: Fred Werner [nominee]
1964 Tony Award® Best Author (Musical)
 Book by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray [nominee]
music by Timothy Gray and Hugh Martin; lyrics by Timothy Gray and Hugh Martin 

ACT 1Sung By
Was She Prettier Than I? Ruth Condomine
The Bicycle Song Madame Arcati and Ensemble
You'd Better Love Me Elvira
Where Is the Man I Married? Charles Condomine and Ruth Condomine
The Sandwich Man Bob and Beth
Go Into Your Trance Madame Arcati and Ensemble
Where Is the Man I Married? (Reprise)Ruth Condomine
Forever and a Day Charles Condomine and Elvira
Something Tells Me Elvira and Ensemble
I Know Your Heart Charles Condomine and Elvira
Faster Than Sound Elvira and Ensemble
ACT 2Sung By
If I Gave You Charles Condomine and Ruth Condomine
Talking to You Madame Arcati
Home Sweet Heaven Elvira
Something Is Coming to Tea Madame Arcati and Ensemble
The Exorcism Madame Arcati and Ensemble
What In the World Did You Want? Charles Condomine, Elvira and Ruth Condomine
Faster Than Sound (Reprise)Entire Company