MusicalRevueOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Apr 26, 1999
Closing Date
Jan 09, 2000
1st Preview
Apr 22, 1999
1st Preview
Apr 22, 1999
Previews
5
Performances
284
MusicalRevueOriginalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Vivian Beaumont Theater
(Apr 26, 1999 - Aug 29, 1999)
Ambassador Theatre
(Sep 07, 1999 - Jan 09, 2000)
Comments
When this production transferred from its non-profit run to its commercial run, producers, managers, and others associated with the transfer received new production credits. These individuals are included on the replacement/transfer page.
Produced by Eric Krebs, Jonathan Reinis, Lawrence Horowitz, Anita Waxman, Elizabeth Williams, CTM Productions (David Jiranek, David Weil, Cricket Hooper) and Anne Strickland Squadron; Produced in association with Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer); Associate Producer: Electric Factory Concerts, Adam Friedson, David Friedson, Richard Martini, Marcia Roberts and Murray Schwartz
Originally produced by Crossroads Theatre Company, San Diego Repertory Theatre and Alabama Shakespeare Festival; Originally produced at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts; First presented in New York at the New Victory Theatre by The New 42nd Street Inc.
Book by Charles Bevel, Lita Gaithers, Randal Myler, Ron Taylor and Dan Wheetman
Directed by Randal Myler; Movement by Donald McKayle; Based on an original idea by Ron Taylor; Musical Direction: Jim Ehinger
Scenic Design by Robin Sanford Roberts; Costume Design by Enid Turnbull; Lighting Design by Don Darnutzer; Sound Design by Edward Cosla
General Manager: Eric Krebs and Jonathan Shulman; Company Manager: Bob Reilly
Production Stage Manager: Doug Hosney; Stage Manager: Mark C. Sharp
Bass: Kevin Cooper; Keyboards: Jim Ehinger; Backup Vocals: Debra Laws; Guitar: Tony Mathews; Saxophone, Horns: Charlie Rhythm; Percussion: Daryll Whitlow; Music Preparation: Emily Grishman
Vocal Direction by Lita Gaithers; Producing Associate: Ron Taylor; Press Representative: James L.L. Morrison and Tom D'Ambrosio; Marketing: Pro-Marketing; Dramaturg: Lenora Inez Brown; Advertising: Grey Entertainment, Inc. and Jon Bierman; Logo and Design: Fraver
"Mississippi" Charles Bevel
Performer
Gretha Boston
Performer
Carter Calvert
Performer
Debra Laws
Performer
Eloise Laws
Performer
Gregory Porter
Performer
Ron Taylor
Performer
Dan Wheetman
Performer
Understudy: Debra Laws (Performer)

Vivian Beaumont Theater (Apr 26, 1999 - Aug 29, 1999)

Cast

Lawrence Clayton
Performer
C. E. Smith
Performer

Ambassador Theatre (Sep 07, 1999 - Jan 09, 2000)

Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Philip J. Smith: President; Robert E. Wankel: Executive Vice President)
Production Stage Manager: Gwendolyn M. Gilliam
Bass: Calvin Jones
Casting: Stephanie Klapper; Press Representative: Richard Kornberg & Associates

Cast

Ann Duquesnay
Performer
Sean McCourt
Performer
Christiane Noll
Performer
Ken Page
Performer

Tony Award®

 

Best Musical

1999 Nominee
 

Best Book of a Musical

1999 Nominee
Book by Charles Bevel , Lita Gaithers , Randal Myler , Ron Taylor and Dan Wheetman
 

Best Featured Actor in a Musical

1999 Nominee
Ron Taylor
 

Best Featured Actress in a Musical

1999 Nominee
Gretha Boston

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

1999 Nominee
Ron Taylor
 

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

1999 Nominee
Gretha Boston
Eloise Laws
 

Outstanding Musical Revue

1999 Nominee
Season:
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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