Candide
MusicalComedyRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Apr 29, 1997
Closing Date
Jul 27, 1997
1st Preview
Apr 19, 1997
1st Preview
Apr 19, 1997
Previews
10
Performances
104
MusicalComedyRevivalBroadway
Open Date: Apr 29, 1997
Close Date: Jul 27, 1997
Closed Flag: n
Is Final Week:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Description
A musical in two acts.
Setting
All around the world.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman Emeritus; James L. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President)Produced by Livent, Inc.Music by Leonard Bernstein; Adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler; Lyrics by Richard Wilbur; Additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and John La Touche; Music orchestrated by Leonard Bernstein and Hershy Kay; Music continuity and additional orchestrations by John Mauceri; Musical Director: Eric SternDirected by Harold Prince; Choreographed by Patricia BirchScenic Design by Clarke Dunham; Costume Design by Judith Dolan; Sound Design by Jonathan Deans; Lighting Design by Ken Billington; Hair Design by Bobby H. GraysonGeneral Manager: Frank P. Scardino; Company Manager: Jim Brandeberry; Livent Sr. VP, Production: Frank P. Scardino; Associate Co. Mgr: Ken DavenportProduction Supervisor: Clayton Phillips; Production and Technical Director: Don Finlayson; Stage Manager: Bonnie Panson; Assistant Stage Mgr: Robbie YoungViola: Sarah Adams and Shelley Holland-Moritz; Bass: Judith Sugarman; Oboe: Robert Ingliss; Musical Supervisor: Eric Stern; Conducted by Eric Stern; Associate Conductor: Paul Hostetter; Musical Coordinator: John Miller; Livent Senior Music Supervisor: Jeffrey Huard; Concert Master: Erica Kiesewetter; Violin: Elizabeth Lim-Dutton, Elizabeth Chang, Laura Frautschi, Aloysia Friedmann and John Connelly; Cello: Adam Grabois and Roger Shell; Flute: Brian Miller and Laura Conwesser; Bassoon: Jeffrey Marchand; Trumpet: Carl Albach and John Dent; French Horn: Chris Komer and Leise Anschuetz Paer; Trombone: Dick Clark and Kenneth Finn; Tuba: Marcus Rojas; Harp: Grace Paradise; Percussion: Paul Hostetter, James Preiss and Tom Partington; Clarinet: Steven HartmanLivent Senior Resident Director: Anne Allan; Casting: Beth Russell and Arnold Mungioli; Assistant to the Director: Arthur Masella; General Press Representative: Mary Bryant; Dance Captain: Deanna Dys; Production Assistant: Joshua Halperin, Erica Schwartz and Jason Brouillard; Advertising: LeDonne, Wilner, & Weiner, Inc.; Cover Art by Peter de Seve; Livent Sr. VP, Creative Affairs: Marty BellFor provising acrobatic dancers, special thanks to Antigravity, Inc.Dr. PanglossBusinessmanGovernor2nd GamblerPolice ChiefSageRaduA Bulgarian SoldierDon IssacharThe Rich JewFather BernardTurhan BeyA Constantinople GamblerJudge GomezGrand InquisitorColumboA Slave DriverPasha-Prefect of ConstantinopleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleLionEnsembleEnsembleUnderstudies: Mary Kate Boulware (Cunegonde, Sheep), Diana Brownstone (Sheep), Rachel Coloff (Baroness Von Thunder, Sheep), Alvin Crawford (Huntsman, Lion), David Girolmo (Hugo, Radu, Don Issachar, Judge Gomez, Father Bernard, Turhan Bey, Baron Von Thunder, Grand Inquisitor, Columbo, Pasha-Prefect of Constantinople), Paul Harman (Voltaire, Dr. Pangloss, Businessman, Governor, 2nd Gambler, Sage, Hugo, Radu, Don Issachar, Judge Gomez, Father Bernard, Turhan Bey, Baron Von Thunder, Grand Inquisitor, Columbo, Pasha-Prefect of Constantinople), Joy Hermalyn (Old Lady, Baroness Von Thunder), Julie Johnson (Old Lady), Ken Krugman (Maximilian), Chad Larget (Candide), Mal Z. Lawrence (Voltaire, Dr. Pangloss, Businessman, Governor, 2nd Gambler, Sage), Shannon Lewis (Paquette), Seth Malkin (Maximilian), Joseph P. McDonnell (Huntsman, Lion), Nanne Puritz (Cunegonde, Paquette) and Eric van Hoven (Candide)
Gershwin Theatre (Apr 29, 1997 - Jul 27, 1997)
Cast
Radu
A Bulgarian SoldierDon Issachar
The Rich JewJudge Gomez
Father Bernard
Turhan Bey
A Constantinople GamblerUnderstudy: Melissa Hart (Old Lady) -
SongsAct 1Sung ByLife Is Happiness Indeed
(lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)Voltaire, Candide, Cunegonde, Maximilian and PaquetteThe Best of All Possible WorldsDr. Pangloss, Candide, Cunegonde, Maximilian, Paquette and EnsembleOh, Happy WeCandide and CunegondeIt Must Be SoCandideWestphalian Chorale
(lyrics by Leonard Bernstein)EnsembleGlitter and Be GayCunegondeFull CompanyCandide's Lament
(lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)CandideYou Were Dead, You Know
(lyrics by John Latouche)Candide and CunegondeI Am Easily Assimilated
(lyrics by Leonard Bernstein)Old Lady, Dons and CompanyQuartet FinaleCandide, Cunegonde, Businessman, Old Lady and EnsembleAct 2Sung ByBallad of the New WorldCandide and EnsembleGovernor and MaximilianAlleluiaEnsembleSheep Song
(lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)Sheep, Lion and PaquetteBon VoyageGovernor and EnsembleQuietOld Lady, Candide and PaquetteThe Best of All Possible Worlds (Reprise)Candide, Paquette, Old Lady and SheepWhat's the UsePasha-Prefect of Constantinople, Turhan Bey, Police Chief and EnsembleYou Were Dead, You Know (Reprise)
(lyrics by John Latouche)Candide and CunegondeMake Our Garden GrowFull Company -
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Revival of a Musical
1997 Nominee
Produced by Livent, Inc.Best Actor in a Musical
1997 Nominee
Jim DaleBest Featured Actress in a Musical
1997 Nominee
Andrea Martin
Best Costume Design
1997 Winner
Costume Design by Judith DolanDrama Desk Award
Outstanding Revival of a Musical
1997 Nominee
Produced by Livent, Inc.Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1997 Nominee
Andrea MartinOutstanding Set Design of a Musical
1997 Nominee
Scenic Design by Clarke Dunham -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman Emeritus; James L. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President)
Produced by Livent, Inc.
Music by Leonard Bernstein; Adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler; Lyrics by Richard Wilbur; Additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and John La Touche; Music orchestrated by Leonard Bernstein and Hershy Kay; Music continuity and additional orchestrations by John Mauceri; Musical Director: Eric Stern
Directed by Harold Prince; Choreographed by Patricia Birch
Scenic Design by Clarke Dunham; Costume Design by Judith Dolan; Sound Design by Jonathan Deans; Lighting Design by Ken Billington; Hair Design by Bobby H. Grayson
General Manager: Frank P. Scardino; Company Manager: Jim Brandeberry; Livent Sr. VP, Production: Frank P. Scardino; Associate Co. Mgr: Ken Davenport
Production Supervisor: Clayton Phillips; Production and Technical Director: Don Finlayson; Stage Manager: Bonnie Panson; Assistant Stage Mgr: Robbie Young
Viola: Sarah Adams and Shelley Holland-Moritz; Bass: Judith Sugarman; Oboe: Robert Ingliss; Musical Supervisor: Eric Stern; Conducted by Eric Stern; Associate Conductor: Paul Hostetter; Musical Coordinator: John Miller; Livent Senior Music Supervisor: Jeffrey Huard; Concert Master: Erica Kiesewetter; Violin: Elizabeth Lim-Dutton, Elizabeth Chang, Laura Frautschi, Aloysia Friedmann and John Connelly; Cello: Adam Grabois and Roger Shell; Flute: Brian Miller and Laura Conwesser; Bassoon: Jeffrey Marchand; Trumpet: Carl Albach and John Dent; French Horn: Chris Komer and Leise Anschuetz Paer; Trombone: Dick Clark and Kenneth Finn; Tuba: Marcus Rojas; Harp: Grace Paradise; Percussion: Paul Hostetter, James Preiss and Tom Partington; Clarinet: Steven Hartman
Livent Senior Resident Director: Anne Allan; Casting: Beth Russell and Arnold Mungioli; Assistant to the Director: Arthur Masella; General Press Representative: Mary Bryant; Dance Captain: Deanna Dys; Production Assistant: Joshua Halperin, Erica Schwartz and Jason Brouillard; Advertising: LeDonne, Wilner, & Weiner, Inc.; Cover Art by Peter de Seve; Livent Sr. VP, Creative Affairs: Marty Bell
For provising acrobatic dancers, special thanks to Antigravity, Inc.
Dr. Pangloss
Businessman
Governor
2nd Gambler
Police Chief
Sage
Radu
A Bulgarian Soldier
Don Issachar
The Rich Jew
Father Bernard
Turhan Bey
A Constantinople Gambler
Judge Gomez
Grand Inquisitor
Columbo
A Slave Driver
Pasha-Prefect of Constantinople
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Lion
Ensemble
Ensemble
Understudies:
Mary Kate Boulware
(Cunegonde, Sheep), Diana Brownstone
(Sheep), Rachel Coloff
(Baroness Von Thunder, Sheep), Alvin Crawford
(Huntsman, Lion), David Girolmo
(Hugo, Radu, Don Issachar, Judge Gomez, Father Bernard, Turhan Bey, Baron Von Thunder, Grand Inquisitor, Columbo, Pasha-Prefect of Constantinople), Paul Harman
(Voltaire, Dr. Pangloss, Businessman, Governor, 2nd Gambler, Sage, Hugo, Radu, Don Issachar, Judge Gomez, Father Bernard, Turhan Bey, Baron Von Thunder, Grand Inquisitor, Columbo, Pasha-Prefect of Constantinople), Joy Hermalyn
(Old Lady, Baroness Von Thunder), Julie Johnson
(Old Lady), Ken Krugman
(Maximilian), Chad Larget
(Candide), Mal Z. Lawrence
(Voltaire, Dr. Pangloss, Businessman, Governor, 2nd Gambler, Sage), Shannon Lewis
(Paquette), Seth Malkin
(Maximilian), Joseph P. McDonnell
(Huntsman, Lion), Nanne Puritz
(Cunegonde, Paquette) and Eric van Hoven
(Candide)
Gershwin Theatre (Apr 29, 1997 - Jul 27, 1997)
Cast
Radu
A Bulgarian Soldier
Don Issachar
The Rich Jew
Judge Gomez
Father Bernard
Turhan Bey
A Constantinople Gambler
Understudy:
Melissa Hart
(Old Lady)
Act 1
Sung By
Life Is Happiness Indeed
(lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)
(lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)
Voltaire, Candide, Cunegonde, Maximilian and Paquette
The Best of All Possible Worlds
Dr. Pangloss, Candide, Cunegonde, Maximilian, Paquette and Ensemble
Oh, Happy We
Candide and Cunegonde
It Must Be So
Candide
Westphalian Chorale
(lyrics by Leonard Bernstein)
(lyrics by Leonard Bernstein)
Ensemble
Glitter and Be Gay
Cunegonde
Full Company
Candide's Lament
(lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)
(lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)
Candide
You Were Dead, You Know
(lyrics by John Latouche)
(lyrics by John Latouche)
Candide and Cunegonde
I Am Easily Assimilated
(lyrics by Leonard Bernstein)
(lyrics by Leonard Bernstein)
Old Lady, Dons and Company
Quartet Finale
Candide, Cunegonde, Businessman, Old Lady and Ensemble
Act 2
Sung By
Ballad of the New World
Candide and Ensemble
Governor and Maximilian
Alleluia
Ensemble
Sheep Song
(lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)
(lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)
Sheep, Lion and Paquette
Bon Voyage
Governor and Ensemble
Quiet
Old Lady, Candide and Paquette
The Best of All Possible Worlds
(Reprise)
Candide, Paquette, Old Lady and Sheep
What's the Use
Pasha-Prefect of Constantinople, Turhan Bey, Police Chief and Ensemble
You Were Dead, You Know
(Reprise)
(lyrics by John Latouche)
(lyrics by John Latouche)
Candide and Cunegonde
Make Our Garden Grow
Full Company
Tony Award®
Best Revival of a Musical
1997 Nominee
Produced by Livent, Inc.
Produced by Livent, Inc.
Best Actor in a Musical
1997 Nominee
Jim Dale
Jim Dale
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1997 Nominee
Andrea Martin
Andrea Martin
Best Costume Design
1997 Winner
Costume Design by Judith Dolan
Costume Design by Judith Dolan
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Revival of a Musical
1997 Nominee
Produced by Livent, Inc.
Produced by Livent, Inc.
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1997 Nominee
Andrea Martin
Andrea Martin
Outstanding Set Design of a Musical
1997 Nominee
Scenic Design by Clarke Dunham
Scenic Design by Clarke Dunham
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
|---|
Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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