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First Preview: Apr 22, 1999
Total Previews: 5
Opening Date: Apr 26, 1999
Closing Date: Jan 09, 2000
Total Performances: 284
Production Staff [Collapse] Produced by Eric Krebs , Jonathan Reinis , Lawrence Horowitz , Anita Waxman , Elizabeth Williams , CTM Productions (David Jiranek, David Weil, Cricket Hooper) , Anne Strickland Squadron , CTM Productions (David Jiranek, David Weil, Cricket Hooper) , Anita Waxman , Anne Strickland Squadron , Elizabeth Williams , Eric Krebs , Jonathan Reinis and Lawrence Horowitz ; Produced in association with Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer) and Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer) ; Associate Producer: Electric Factory Concerts , Adam Friedson , David Friedson , Richard Martini , Marcia Roberts , Murray Schwartz , Adam Friedson , David Friedson , Richard Martini , Marcia Roberts , Electric Factory Concerts 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 , Dan Wheetman , Charles Bevel , Dan Wheetman , Lita Gaithers , Randal Myler and Ron Taylor Directed by Randal Myler and Randal Myler ; Movement by Donald McKayle and Donald McKayle ; Based on an original idea by Ron Taylor and Ron Taylor ; Musical Direction: Jim Ehinger Scenic Design by Robin Sanford Roberts and Robin Sanford Roberts ; Lighting Design by Don Darnutzer and Don Darnutzer ; Sound Design by Edward Cosla and 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 ; Production Associate: Ron Taylor ; Press Representative: James L.L. Morrison and Tom D'Ambrosio ; Marketing: Pro-Marketing ; Dramaturg: Lenora Inez Brown ; Advertising: Grey Entertainment, Inc. , Grey Entertainment, Inc. and Jon Bierman ; Logo and Design: Fraver
1999 Tony Award® Best Musical 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) ; Originally produced by Crossroads Theatre Company , San Diego Repertory Theatre and Alabama Shakespeare Festival [nominee] 1999 Tony Award® Best Book of a Musical Book by Charles Bevel , Lita Gaithers , Randal Myler , Ron Taylor and Dan Wheetman [nominee] 1999 Tony Award® Best Featured Actor in a Musical Ron Taylor [nominee]1999 Tony Award® Best Featured Actress in a Musical Gretha Boston [nominee]1999 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Ron Taylor [nominee]1999 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Gretha Boston [nominee] Eloise Laws [nominee]1999 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Musical Revue 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) [nominee]
