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Your Arms Too Short to Box With God
A Soaring Celebration in Song and Dance
Musical
Original
Broadway
Opening Date
Jun 02, 1980
Closing Date
Oct 12, 1980
1st Preview
May 30, 1980
1st Preview
May 30, 1980
Previews
4
Performances
149
Musical
Original
Broadway
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Open Date: Jun 02, 1980
Close Date: Oct 12, 1980
Closed Flag: n
Is Final Week:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Ambassador Theatre
(Jun 02, 1980 - Sep 07, 1980)
Belasco Theatre
(Sep 09, 1980 - Oct 12, 1980)
This production is a return engagement of
Your Arms Too Short to Box With God
(Dec 22, 1976 - Jan 01, 1978)
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by
Tom Mallow
; Produced in association with
James Janek
Originally produced by the
Urban Arts Theatre (Anita MacShane, Producing Director)
Conceived from the Book of St. Matthew by
Vinnette Carroll
; Music by
Alex Bradford
; Lyrics by
Alex Bradford
; Additional music by
Micki Grant
; Additional lyrics by
Micki Grant
; Dance Music by
H. B. Barnum
; Musical Director:
Michael Powell
; Music orchestrated by
H. B. Barnum
Entire production directed by
Vinnette Carroll
; Choreographed by
Talley Beatty
Scenic Design by
William Schroder
; Costume Design by
William Schroder
; Lighting Design by
Richard Winkler
; Sound Design by
Abe Jacob
General Manager:
James Janek
; Company Manager:
Sheila R. Phillips
Production Supervisor:
Jerry R. Moore
and
Richard Martini
; Production Stage Manager:
Robert Borod
; Stage Manager:
Robert Charles
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Ralph Farrington
; Technical Consultant:
Bob Hungerford
Piano:
Michael Powell
; Conducted by
Michael Powell
; Drums:
Howard Grate
; Assistant Conductor:
Howard Grate
; Organ and Synthesizer:
Robert (Butch) Sam
; Percussionist:
Juan J. Gutierrez
; Guitar and Guitar Synthesizer:
Henry Grate
; Bass:
Jerry Beckles
; Trumpet and Flugelhorn:
David Schneck
and
Jimmy Owens
; Saxaphone and Flute:
Pat Perrone
Artistic Production Coordinator:
Ralph Farrington
; General Press Representative:
Max Eisen
; Press Representative:
Barbara Glenn
,
Irene Gandy
and
Francine L. Trevens
; Dance Captain:
Ralph Farrington
; Photographer:
Martha Swope
and
Jay Thompson
Adrian Bailey
Performer
Swing Dancer
Julius Richard Brown
Performer
Alternate
Cleavant Derricks
Performer
Alternate
Sheila Ellis
Performer
Ralph Farrington
Performer
Jamil K. Garland
Performer
Elijah Gill
Performer
William-Keebler Hardy, Jr.
Performer
Jennifer-Yvette Holliday
Performer
Linda James
Performer
Swing Dancer
Garry Q. Lewis
Performer
Linda Morton
Performer
Kiki Shepard
Performer
Leslie Hardesty Sisson
Performer
Jai Oscar St. John
Performer
Ray Stephens
Performer
Quincella Swyningan
Performer
Faruma S. Williams
Performer
Marilynn Winbush
Performer
Linda E. Young
Performer
Songs
music by
Alex Bradford
; lyrics by
Alex Bradford
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Beatitudes
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
We're Gonna Have a Good Time
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
There's a Stranger in Town
Do You Know Jesus?/He's a Wonder
Just a Little Bit of Jesus Goes a Long Way
We Are the Priests and Elders
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Something is Wrong in Jerusalem
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
It Was Alone/I Know I Have to Leave Here
Be Careful Whom You Kiss
Trial
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
It's Too Late
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Judas Dance
(music by
H. B. Barnum
)
Your Arms Too Short to Box with God
Give Us Barabbas
See How They Done My Lord
Come on Down
Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down
Beatitudes
(Reprise)
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Act 2
Didn't I Tell You
When the Power Comes
Everybody Has His Own Way
Down By the Riverside
I Love You So Much Jesus
The Band
Awards
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1981 Nominee
Jennifer-Yvette Holliday
Statistics
Season:
1980-81
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Your Arms Too Short to Box With God Statistics
1980-81 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
People
Songs
Awards
Statistics
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by
Tom Mallow
; Produced in association with
James Janek
Originally produced by the
Urban Arts Theatre (Anita MacShane, Producing Director)
Conceived from the Book of St. Matthew by
Vinnette Carroll
; Music by
Alex Bradford
; Lyrics by
Alex Bradford
; Additional music by
Micki Grant
; Additional lyrics by
Micki Grant
; Dance Music by
H. B. Barnum
; Musical Director:
Michael Powell
; Music orchestrated by
H. B. Barnum
Entire production directed by
Vinnette Carroll
; Choreographed by
Talley Beatty
Scenic Design by
William Schroder
; Costume Design by
William Schroder
; Lighting Design by
Richard Winkler
; Sound Design by
Abe Jacob
General Manager:
James Janek
; Company Manager:
Sheila R. Phillips
Production Supervisor:
Jerry R. Moore
and
Richard Martini
; Production Stage Manager:
Robert Borod
; Stage Manager:
Robert Charles
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Ralph Farrington
; Technical Consultant:
Bob Hungerford
Piano:
Michael Powell
; Conducted by
Michael Powell
; Drums:
Howard Grate
; Assistant Conductor:
Howard Grate
; Organ and Synthesizer:
Robert (Butch) Sam
; Percussionist:
Juan J. Gutierrez
; Guitar and Guitar Synthesizer:
Henry Grate
; Bass:
Jerry Beckles
; Trumpet and Flugelhorn:
David Schneck
and
Jimmy Owens
; Saxaphone and Flute:
Pat Perrone
Artistic Production Coordinator:
Ralph Farrington
; General Press Representative:
Max Eisen
; Press Representative:
Barbara Glenn
,
Irene Gandy
and
Francine L. Trevens
; Dance Captain:
Ralph Farrington
; Photographer:
Martha Swope
and
Jay Thompson
Adrian Bailey
Performer
Swing Dancer
Julius Richard Brown
Performer
Alternate
Cleavant Derricks
Performer
Alternate
Sheila Ellis
Performer
Ralph Farrington
Performer
Jamil K. Garland
Performer
Elijah Gill
Performer
William-Keebler Hardy, Jr.
Performer
Jennifer-Yvette Holliday
Performer
Linda James
Performer
Swing Dancer
Garry Q. Lewis
Performer
Linda Morton
Performer
Kiki Shepard
Performer
Leslie Hardesty Sisson
Performer
Jai Oscar St. John
Performer
Ray Stephens
Performer
Quincella Swyningan
Performer
Faruma S. Williams
Performer
Marilynn Winbush
Performer
Linda E. Young
Performer
music by
Alex Bradford
; lyrics by
Alex Bradford
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Beatitudes
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
We're Gonna Have a Good Time
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
There's a Stranger in Town
Do You Know Jesus?/He's a Wonder
Just a Little Bit of Jesus Goes a Long Way
We Are the Priests and Elders
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Something is Wrong in Jerusalem
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
It Was Alone/I Know I Have to Leave Here
Be Careful Whom You Kiss
Trial
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
It's Too Late
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Judas Dance
(music by
H. B. Barnum
)
Your Arms Too Short to Box with God
Give Us Barabbas
See How They Done My Lord
Come on Down
Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down
Beatitudes
(Reprise)
(music by
Micki Grant
; lyrics by
Micki Grant
)
Act 2
Didn't I Tell You
When the Power Comes
Everybody Has His Own Way
Down By the Riverside
I Love You So Much Jesus
The Band
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1981 Nominee
Jennifer-Yvette Holliday
Season:
1980-81
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Your Arms Too Short to Box With God Statistics
1980-81 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
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