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Your Arms Too Short to Box With God
A Soaring Celebration in Song and Dance
Musical
Original
Broadway
Opening Date
Dec 22, 1976
Closing Date
Jan 01, 1978
1st Preview
Dec 20, 1976
1st Preview
Dec 20, 1976
Previews
5
Performances
429
Musical
Original
Broadway
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Open Date: Dec 22, 1976
Close Date: Jan 01, 1978
Closed Flag: n
Is Final Week:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Theatres
Lyceum Theatre
(Dec 22, 1976 - Nov 13, 1977)
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
(Nov 16, 1977 - Jan 01, 1978)
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People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Produced by
Frankie Hewitt
and
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Music by
Alex Bradford
; Additional music by
Micki Grant
; Book by
Vinnette Carroll
; Lyrics by
Alex Bradford
; Additional lyrics by
Micki Grant
; Conceived from the Gospel of St. Matthew by
Vinnette Carroll
Directed by
Vinnette Carroll
; Choreographed by
Talley Beatty
Scenic Design by
William Schroder
; Costume Design by
William Schroder
; Lighting Design by
Gilbert V. Hemsley, Jr.
Production Stage Manager:
Haig Shepherd
; Stage Manager:
Robert Charles
Keyboards:
Denzil A. Miller, Jr.
; Drums:
Howard Grate
; Percussion:
Howard Hirsch
; Horns:
Bob Fortunato
; Guitar:
Van J. Gibbs
; Reeds:
Pat Perrone
; Bass:
Thomas Michael Stevens
Press Representative:
Henry Luhrman Associates
,
Anne Obert Weinberg
and
Terry M. Lilly
Adrian Bailey
Performer
Salome Bey
Performer
Deborah Lynn Bridges
Performer
Sharon Brooks
Performer
Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Performer
Thelma Drayton
Swing Dancer
Sheila Ellis
Performer
Ralph Farrington
Swing Dancer
Thomas Jefferson Fouse Jr.
Performer
Michael Gray
Performer
Cardell Hall
Performer
Delores Hall
Performer
William-Keebler Hardy, Jr.
Performer
The Bobby Hill
Performer
Edna M. Krider
Performer
Héctor Jaime Mercado
Performer
Mabel Robinson
Performer
William Thomas, Jr.
Performer
Leone Washington
Performer
Derek Williams
Performer
Marilynn Winbush
Performer
Lyceum Theatre
(Dec 22, 1976 - Nov 13, 1977)
Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Billy Dorsey
Dwayne Phelps
Andy Torres
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
(Nov 16, 1977 - Jan 01, 1978)
Theatre Owned / Operated by
Nancy Enterprises, Inc.
Songs
music by
Alex Bradford
; lyrics by
Alex Bradford
(Unless otherwise noted)
Beatitudes
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
We're Gonna Have a Good Time
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
There's a Stranger in Town
Do You Know Jesus?/He's a Wonder
Just a Little Bit of Jesus Goes a Long Way
We Are the Priests and Elders
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Something is Wrong in Jerusalem
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
It Was Alone
I Ain't Had My Fill
Be Careful Whom You Kiss
I Know I Have to Leave Here
It's Too Late
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Judas Dance
(music by
H. B. Barnum
)
Your Arms Too Short to Box with God
Give Us Barabbas
See How They Done My Lord
Come on Down
That's What the Bible Say
Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?
Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down
Beatitudes
(Reprise)
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Didn't I Tell You
When the Power Comes
As Long As I Live
Everybody Has His Own Way
I Love You So Much Jesus
I Left My Sins Behind Me
On That Day
The Band
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Book of a Musical
1977 Nominee
Book by
Vinnette Carroll
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1977 Winner
Delores Hall
Best Choreography
1977 Nominee
Choreographed by
Talley Beatty
Best Direction of a Musical
1977 Nominee
Directed by
Vinnette Carroll
People
Songs
Awards
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Produced by
Frankie Hewitt
and
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Music by
Alex Bradford
; Additional music by
Micki Grant
; Book by
Vinnette Carroll
; Lyrics by
Alex Bradford
; Additional lyrics by
Micki Grant
; Conceived from the Gospel of St. Matthew by
Vinnette Carroll
Directed by
Vinnette Carroll
; Choreographed by
Talley Beatty
Scenic Design by
William Schroder
; Costume Design by
William Schroder
; Lighting Design by
Gilbert V. Hemsley, Jr.
Production Stage Manager:
Haig Shepherd
; Stage Manager:
Robert Charles
Keyboards:
Denzil A. Miller, Jr.
; Drums:
Howard Grate
; Percussion:
Howard Hirsch
; Horns:
Bob Fortunato
; Guitar:
Van J. Gibbs
; Reeds:
Pat Perrone
; Bass:
Thomas Michael Stevens
Press Representative:
Henry Luhrman Associates
,
Anne Obert Weinberg
and
Terry M. Lilly
Adrian Bailey
Performer
Salome Bey
Performer
Deborah Lynn Bridges
Performer
Sharon Brooks
Performer
Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Performer
Thelma Drayton
Swing Dancer
Sheila Ellis
Performer
Ralph Farrington
Swing Dancer
Thomas Jefferson Fouse Jr.
Performer
Michael Gray
Performer
Cardell Hall
Performer
Delores Hall
Performer
William-Keebler Hardy, Jr.
Performer
The Bobby Hill
Performer
Edna M. Krider
Performer
Héctor Jaime Mercado
Performer
Mabel Robinson
Performer
William Thomas, Jr.
Performer
Leone Washington
Performer
Derek Williams
Performer
Marilynn Winbush
Performer
Lyceum Theatre
(Dec 22, 1976 - Nov 13, 1977)
Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Billy Dorsey
Dwayne Phelps
Andy Torres
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
(Nov 16, 1977 - Jan 01, 1978)
Theatre Owned / Operated by
Nancy Enterprises, Inc.
music by
Alex Bradford
; lyrics by
Alex Bradford
(Unless otherwise noted)
Beatitudes
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
We're Gonna Have a Good Time
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
There's a Stranger in Town
Do You Know Jesus?/He's a Wonder
Just a Little Bit of Jesus Goes a Long Way
We Are the Priests and Elders
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Something is Wrong in Jerusalem
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
It Was Alone
I Ain't Had My Fill
Be Careful Whom You Kiss
I Know I Have to Leave Here
It's Too Late
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Judas Dance
(music by
H. B. Barnum
)
Your Arms Too Short to Box with God
Give Us Barabbas
See How They Done My Lord
Come on Down
That's What the Bible Say
Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?
Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down
Beatitudes
(Reprise)
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Didn't I Tell You
When the Power Comes
As Long As I Live
Everybody Has His Own Way
I Love You So Much Jesus
I Left My Sins Behind Me
On That Day
The Band
Tony Award®
Best Book of a Musical
1977 Nominee
Book by
Vinnette Carroll
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1977 Winner
Delores Hall
Best Choreography
1977 Nominee
Choreographed by
Talley Beatty
Best Direction of a Musical
1977 Nominee
Directed by
Vinnette Carroll
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