SpecialMagicOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
May 19, 1980
Closing Date
Aug 17, 1980
1st Preview
May 13, 1980
1st Preview
May 13, 1980
Previews
8
Performances
104
SpecialMagicOriginalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Majestic Theatre
(May 19, 1980 - Aug 17, 1980)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by Columbia Artist Theatricals, Inc. and Blackstone Magik Enterprises, Inc.
Music orchestrated by Richard Bellis; Additional music by Michael Valente
Directed by Kevin Carlisle; Choreographed by Kevin Carlisle
Scenic Design by Peter Wolf; Costume Design by Winn Morton; Lighting Design by Martin Aronstein; Magic Production Designer: Jack Hart
General Manager: Theatre Now, Inc.; Company Manager: Hans Hortig
Production Stage Manager: Sam Clester; Production Supervisor: Jackie Schrock; Assistant Stage Mgr: Stephen Nimmer
Musical Supervisor: Milton Setzer; Conducted by Milton Setzer
Magic Direction by Charles Reynolds; Illusion Supervisor: Bill Smith
General Press Representative: Alpert / LeVine; Assistant to the Director: Betty Brawley; Animal Trainer: Fess Reynolds and Paul Reynolds; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Photographer: Ken Howard
Harry Blackstone
Performer
Gay Blackstone
Performer
Becky Garrett
Performer
Elaine Barnes
Performer
Lynn Castles
Performer
Karen Curlee
Performer
Robbin McDowell
Performer
Ann McLean
Performer
Mary McNamara
Performer
Reenie Moore
Performer
Richard Ruth
Performer
Bill Smith
Performer
Jeffrey Streem
Performer
Nikki Summerford
Performer
Jim Thompson
Performer
John Traub
Performer
Michal Weir
Performer

Drama Desk Award

 

Unique Theatrical Experience

1981 Nominee
Season:
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Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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