Marie Christine
MusicalDramaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Dec 02, 1999
Closing Date
Jan 09, 2000
1st Preview
Oct 28, 1999
1st Preview
Oct 28, 1999
Previews
39
Performances
42
MusicalDramaOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Dec 02, 1999
Close Date: Jan 09, 2000
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
A prison; various locations in and around Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, and Chicago. 1894-1899.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer)Produced by Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer); LCT Musical Theater Associate Producer: Ira WeitzmanA workshop of "Marie Christine" was produced by Graciela Daniele and Jules FisherBook by Michael John LaChiusa; Music by Michael John LaChiusa; Lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa; Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick; Musical Director: David EvansDirected by Graciela Daniele; Choreographed by Graciela Daniele; Associate Choreographer: Willie RosarioScenic Design by Christopher H. Barreca; Costume Design by Toni-Leslie James; Lighting Design by Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer; Sound Design by Scott Stauffer; Hair and Wig Design by Linda Rice; Assistant Sound Design: Robert KaplowitzLCT General Manager: Steven C. Callahan; Company Manager: Susan Sampliner; Assistant Co. Mgr: Manjit KapanyLCT Production Manager: Jeff Hamlin; Stage Manager: Arturo E. Porazzi; Assistant Stage Mgr: Alexis Shorter and Casey Aileen RafterConducted by David Evans; Associate Conductor: Lawrence Yurman; Keyboard: David Evans; Keyboards: Lawrence Yurman; Woodwind: Steven Kenyon, John Moses, Richard Heckman and John Winder; Trumpet: Brian O'Flaherty and Kamau Adilifu; French Horn: Peter Gordon and Janet Lantz; Violin: Robert Lawrence and Maura Giannini; Viola: Kenneth Burward-Hoy; Cello: Scott Ballantyne; Bass: Raymond Kilday; Percussion: Raymond Grappone; Percussion / Synthesizer: Lawrence Spivack; Music Copying: Emily Grishman Music Preparation; Musical Coordinator: Seymour Red PressCasting: Alan Filderman; LCT General Press Representative: Philip Rinaldi; LCT Director of Marketing & Special Projects: Thomas Cott; LCT Director of Development: Hattie K. Jutagir; Production Assistant: Stephen R. Gruse; Fight direction by Luis Perez; Asst. to the Choreographer: Donna Dunmire; Dialect/Vocal Coach: Deborah HechtEnsembleHelenaGates' daughterEnsembleMonsieur ArchambeauEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleGrace ParkerEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleOlivia ParkerEnsembleEsau ParkerEnsembleMonsieur St. VinsonEnsembleUnderstudies: Franz C. Alderfer (Joachim, Osmond, Monsieur Archambeau, Monsieur St. Vinson), Ana Maria Andricain (Helena, Petal, Duchess), Michael Babin (McMahon), Brent Black (Dante Keyes, Bartender), André Garner (Paris L'Adrese), Lovette George (Beatrice, Prisoner #1, Prisoner #2, Prisoner #3), Rosena M. Hill (Lisette), Joy Lynn Matthews (Marie Christine's Mother, Prisoner #1, Prisoner #2, Prisoner #3), Michael McCormick (Gates), Janet Metz (Magdalena), Monique Midgette (Celeste, Ozelia, Prisoner #1, Prisoner #2, Prisoner #3), Peter Samuel (Leary) and Jim Weaver (Jean L'Adrese)
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Songsmusic by Michael John LaChiusa; lyrics by Michael John LaChiusaAct 1Sung ByBefore the MorningWomenMamzell' MarieCompanyTon Grandpere est le SoleilMarie Christine's MotherBeautifulMarie Christine L'AdreseWay Back to ParadiseMarie Christine L'Adrese and LisetteStormDante KeyesTo Find a LoverMarie Christine L'Adrese and CompanyNothing Beats Chicago / Ocean Is Different / Danced With A GirlDante KeyesTou Mi MiLisetteMiracles and MysteriesMarie Christine's Mother and PrisonersI Don't Hear the OceanDante Keyes and Marie Christine L'AdreseBird Inside the HouseMaids and ValetsAll Eyes Look Upon YouJean L'AdreseA Month AgoMaidsDanced With a Girl (Reprise)Dante KeyesWe're Gonna Go to ChicagoDante Keyes and Marie Christine L'AdreseDansez CalindaLisetteI Will GiveMarie Christine L'Adrese and PrisonersFinale of Act IParis L'Adrese and CompanyAct 2Sung ByOpening / I Will Love YouPrisoners, Dante Keyes and Marie Christine L'AdreseCincinnatiMagdalena and DaughtersYou're Looking at the ManLeary, McMahon, Dante Keyes and CompanyThe ScorpionDante Keyes and Marie Christine L'AdreseLover Bring Me SummerOlivia Parker and Grace ParkerTell MeMarie Christine L'AdreseParadise Is Burning DownMagdalenaPrison in a PrisonMarie Christine L'Adrese, Prisoners, Helena and Dante KeyesBetter & BestLeary and McMahonGood Looking WomanGates, Leary and McMahonNo Turning BackParis L'Adrese, Marie Christine's Mother, Jean L'Adrese and LisetteBeautiful (Reprise)Marie Christine L'AdreseA Lovely WeddingMagdalenaI Will Love You (Reprise)Marie Christine L'AdreseYour NameDante KeyesFinale of Act IIWomen
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Book of a Musical
2000 Nominee
Book by Michael John LaChiusaBest Original Musical Score
Best Actress in a Musical
2000 Nominee
Audra McDonaldBest Lighting Design
Best Orchestrations
2000 Nominee
Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer)
Produced by Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer); LCT Musical Theater Associate Producer: Ira Weitzman
A workshop of "Marie Christine" was produced by Graciela Daniele and Jules Fisher
Book by Michael John LaChiusa; Music by Michael John LaChiusa; Lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa; Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick; Musical Director: David Evans
Directed by Graciela Daniele; Choreographed by Graciela Daniele; Associate Choreographer: Willie Rosario
Scenic Design by Christopher H. Barreca; Costume Design by Toni-Leslie James; Lighting Design by Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer; Sound Design by Scott Stauffer; Hair and Wig Design by Linda Rice; Assistant Sound Design: Robert Kaplowitz
LCT General Manager: Steven C. Callahan; Company Manager: Susan Sampliner; Assistant Co. Mgr: Manjit Kapany
LCT Production Manager: Jeff Hamlin; Stage Manager: Arturo E. Porazzi; Assistant Stage Mgr: Alexis Shorter and Casey Aileen Rafter
Conducted by David Evans; Associate Conductor: Lawrence Yurman; Keyboard: David Evans; Keyboards: Lawrence Yurman; Woodwind: Steven Kenyon, John Moses, Richard Heckman and John Winder; Trumpet: Brian O'Flaherty and Kamau Adilifu; French Horn: Peter Gordon and Janet Lantz; Violin: Robert Lawrence and Maura Giannini; Viola: Kenneth Burward-Hoy; Cello: Scott Ballantyne; Bass: Raymond Kilday; Percussion: Raymond Grappone; Percussion / Synthesizer: Lawrence Spivack; Music Copying: Emily Grishman Music Preparation; Musical Coordinator: Seymour Red Press
Casting: Alan Filderman; LCT General Press Representative: Philip Rinaldi; LCT Director of Marketing & Special Projects: Thomas Cott; LCT Director of Development: Hattie K. Jutagir; Production Assistant: Stephen R. Gruse; Fight direction by Luis Perez; Asst. to the Choreographer: Donna Dunmire; Dialect/Vocal Coach: Deborah Hecht
Ensemble
Helena
Gates' daughter
Ensemble
Monsieur Archambeau
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Grace Parker
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Olivia Parker
Ensemble
Esau Parker
Ensemble
Monsieur St. Vinson
Ensemble
Understudies:
Franz C. Alderfer
(Joachim, Osmond, Monsieur Archambeau, Monsieur St. Vinson), Ana Maria Andricain
(Helena, Petal, Duchess), Michael Babin
(McMahon), Brent Black
(Dante Keyes, Bartender), André Garner
(Paris L'Adrese), Lovette George
(Beatrice, Prisoner #1, Prisoner #2, Prisoner #3), Rosena M. Hill
(Lisette), Joy Lynn Matthews
(Marie Christine's Mother, Prisoner #1, Prisoner #2, Prisoner #3), Michael McCormick
(Gates), Janet Metz
(Magdalena), Monique Midgette
(Celeste, Ozelia, Prisoner #1, Prisoner #2, Prisoner #3), Peter Samuel
(Leary) and Jim Weaver
(Jean L'Adrese)
music by Michael John LaChiusa; lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa
Act 1
Sung By
Before the Morning
Women
Mamzell' Marie
Company
Ton Grandpere est le Soleil
Marie Christine's Mother
Beautiful
Marie Christine L'Adrese
Way Back to Paradise
Marie Christine L'Adrese and Lisette
Storm
Dante Keyes
To Find a Lover
Marie Christine L'Adrese and Company
Nothing Beats Chicago / Ocean Is Different / Danced With A Girl
Dante Keyes
Tou Mi Mi
Lisette
Miracles and Mysteries
Marie Christine's Mother and Prisoners
I Don't Hear the Ocean
Dante Keyes and Marie Christine L'Adrese
Bird Inside the House
Maids and Valets
All Eyes Look Upon You
Jean L'Adrese
A Month Ago
Maids
Danced With a Girl
(Reprise)
Dante Keyes
We're Gonna Go to Chicago
Dante Keyes and Marie Christine L'Adrese
Dansez Calinda
Lisette
I Will Give
Marie Christine L'Adrese and Prisoners
Finale of Act I
Paris L'Adrese and Company
Act 2
Sung By
Opening / I Will Love You
Prisoners, Dante Keyes and Marie Christine L'Adrese
Cincinnati
Magdalena and Daughters
You're Looking at the Man
Leary, McMahon, Dante Keyes and Company
The Scorpion
Dante Keyes and Marie Christine L'Adrese
Lover Bring Me Summer
Olivia Parker and Grace Parker
Tell Me
Marie Christine L'Adrese
Paradise Is Burning Down
Magdalena
Prison in a Prison
Marie Christine L'Adrese, Prisoners, Helena and Dante Keyes
Better & Best
Leary and McMahon
Good Looking Woman
Gates, Leary and McMahon
No Turning Back
Paris L'Adrese, Marie Christine's Mother, Jean L'Adrese and Lisette
Beautiful
(Reprise)
Marie Christine L'Adrese
A Lovely Wedding
Magdalena
I Will Love You
(Reprise)
Marie Christine L'Adrese
Your Name
Dante Keyes
Finale of Act II
Women
Tony Award®
Best Book of a Musical
2000 Nominee
Book by Michael John LaChiusa
Book by Michael John LaChiusa
Best Original Musical Score
Best Actress in a Musical
2000 Nominee
Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald
Best Lighting Design
Best Orchestrations
2000 Nominee
Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick
Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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