Whoopee!
MusicalComedyRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Feb 14, 1979
Closing Date
Aug 12, 1979
1st Preview
Feb 08, 1979
1st Preview
Feb 08, 1979
Previews
8
Performances
204
MusicalComedyRevivalBroadway
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Open Date: Feb 14, 1979
Close Date: Aug 12, 1979
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Description
A musical in two acts
Setting
Mission Rest, Arizona; Black Top Canyon; The Bar "M" Ranch; the Wilderness; the Desert.
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PeopleManaging Director, ANTA Theatre: Alfred De Liagre, Jr.Produced by Ashton Springer, Frank C. Pierson and Michael P. Price; Associate Producer: Martin Markinson, Joseph Harris and Donald TickOriginally produced by The Goodspeed Opera House (Michael P. Price, Executive Producer)Book by William Anthony McGuire; Lyrics by Gus Kahn; Music by Walter Donaldson; Based on "The Nervous Wreck" by Owen Davis; Musical Director: Lynn Crigler; Music orchestrated by Russell Warner; Dance arrangements by Russell WarnerScenic Design by John Lee Beatty; Costume Design by David Toser; Lighting Design by Peter M. Ehrhardt; Sound Design by Warren E. Jenkins; Hair Design by MasaroneGeneral Manager: Theatre Management Associates, Inc.; Company Manager: Alexander HoltProduction Supervisor: Ron Abbott; Production Stage Manager: John Bonanni; Stage Manager: John Beven; Assistant Stage Mgr: Jo-Ann CifalaMusic Research Consultant: Alfred Simon; Production Consultant: G. William Oakley; General Press Representative: Max Eisen; Press Representative: Irene Gandy and Francine L. Trevens; Dance Captain: Candy Darling; Photographer: Bert Andrews; Casting: Warren Pincus; Advertising: Fred Golden and Ash / LeDonneStandby: Steven Gelfer (Henry Williams)Understudies: Robin Black (Sally Morgan), Candy Darling (Mary Custer), Paul M. Elkin (Wanenis), Al Micacchion (Sheriff Bob Wells), Rick Pessagno (Chester Underwood, Andy Nab), Bill Rowley (Judson Morgan, Jerome Underwood), Brent Saunders (Black Eagle, Mort) and Susan Stroman (Harriet Underwood)
ANTA Playhouse (Feb 14, 1979 - Aug 12, 1979)
Musical Conductor: Keith HermannCast
Standby: Tommy Breslin (Henry Williams)Understudies: Spring Fairbank (Mary Custer, Harriet Underwood), Sophie Schwab (Sally Morgan) and Christopher Wynkoop (Black Eagle, Mort, Judson Morgan, Andy Nab) -
Songsmusic by Walter Donaldson; lyrics by Gus KahnAct 1Sung ByLet's All Make Whoopee TonightEnsembleMakin' WhoopeeHenry Williams and BridesmaidsI'm Bringing a Red, Red RoseWanenisGo Get 'ImSheriff Bob Wells and EnsembleUntil You Get Somebody ElseHenry Williams and Sally MorganGo Get 'Im (Reprise)Sheriff Bob Wells and EnsembleLove Me or Leave MeMary Custer and Henry WilliamsMy Baby Just Cares For MeHenry Williams and EnsembleGo Get 'Im (finaletto)Sheriff Bob Wells and EnsembleAct 2Sung ByOut of the DawnWanenis and Sally MorganThe Tapahoe TapIndian EnsembleReaching for SomeoneSheriff Bob WellsYouHarriet UnderwoodYes, Sir, That's My BabyHenry Williams and EnsembleMakin' WhoopeeHenry Williams and Company
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Awards
Managing Director, ANTA Theatre: Alfred De Liagre, Jr.
Produced by Ashton Springer, Frank C. Pierson and Michael P. Price; Associate Producer: Martin Markinson, Joseph Harris and Donald Tick
Originally produced by The Goodspeed Opera House (Michael P. Price, Executive Producer)
Book by William Anthony McGuire; Lyrics by Gus Kahn; Music by Walter Donaldson; Based on "The Nervous Wreck" by Owen Davis; Musical Director: Lynn Crigler; Music orchestrated by Russell Warner; Dance arrangements by Russell Warner
Scenic Design by John Lee Beatty; Costume Design by David Toser; Lighting Design by Peter M. Ehrhardt; Sound Design by Warren E. Jenkins; Hair Design by Masarone
General Manager: Theatre Management Associates, Inc.; Company Manager: Alexander Holt
Production Supervisor: Ron Abbott; Production Stage Manager: John Bonanni; Stage Manager: John Beven; Assistant Stage Mgr: Jo-Ann Cifala
Music Research Consultant: Alfred Simon; Production Consultant: G. William Oakley; General Press Representative: Max Eisen; Press Representative: Irene Gandy and Francine L. Trevens; Dance Captain: Candy Darling; Photographer: Bert Andrews; Casting: Warren Pincus; Advertising: Fred Golden and Ash / LeDonne
Standby:
Steven Gelfer
(Henry Williams)
Understudies:
Robin Black
(Sally Morgan), Candy Darling
(Mary Custer), Paul M. Elkin
(Wanenis), Al Micacchion
(Sheriff Bob Wells), Rick Pessagno
(Chester Underwood, Andy Nab), Bill Rowley
(Judson Morgan, Jerome Underwood), Brent Saunders
(Black Eagle, Mort) and Susan Stroman
(Harriet Underwood)
ANTA Playhouse (Feb 14, 1979 - Aug 12, 1979)
Musical Conductor: Keith Hermann
Cast
Standby:
Tommy Breslin
(Henry Williams)
Understudies:
Spring Fairbank
(Mary Custer, Harriet Underwood), Sophie Schwab
(Sally Morgan) and Christopher Wynkoop
(Black Eagle, Mort, Judson Morgan, Andy Nab)
music by Walter Donaldson; lyrics by Gus Kahn
Act 1
Sung By
Let's All Make Whoopee Tonight
Ensemble
Makin' Whoopee
Henry Williams and Bridesmaids
I'm Bringing a Red, Red Rose
Wanenis
Go Get 'Im
Sheriff Bob Wells and Ensemble
Until You Get Somebody Else
Henry Williams and Sally Morgan
Go Get 'Im
(Reprise)
Sheriff Bob Wells and Ensemble
Love Me or Leave Me
Mary Custer and Henry Williams
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Henry Williams and Ensemble
Go Get 'Im (finaletto)
Sheriff Bob Wells and Ensemble
Act 2
Sung By
Out of the Dawn
Wanenis and Sally Morgan
The Tapahoe Tap
Indian Ensemble
Reaching for Someone
Sheriff Bob Wells
You
Harriet Underwood
Yes, Sir, That's My Baby
Henry Williams and Ensemble
Makin' Whoopee
Henry Williams and Company
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