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Tour
The musical
Opening Date
Sep 26, 1997
Closing Date
Jun 28, 1998
Musical
Comedy
Original
National Tour
Open Date: Sep 26, 1997
Close Date: Jun 28, 1998
Closed Flag: Y
Is Final Week: 1
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Setting
New Jersey; Port Authority; FAO Schwarz, etc.
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Produced by
PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.
and
Magicworks Entertainment
Originally produced on Broadway by
James B. Freydberg
,
Kenneth Feld
,
Laurence Mark
and
Kenneth D. Greenblatt
; Originally produced on Broadway in association with
F.A.O. Schwarz
Book by
John Weidman
; Music by
David Shire
; Lyrics by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
; Based on the Motion Picture 'big' written by
Gary Ross
and
Anne Spielberg
; Based on the Motion Picture 'big,' a film by
20th Century Fox
; Music orchestrated by
Doug Besterman
; Production Musical Director:
Don Pippin
; Musical Director:
Constantine Kitsopoulos
; Dance arrangements by
Michael Morris
Directed by
Eric D. Schaeffer
; Choreographed by
Karma Camp
; Assistant Director:
Frank Lombardi
Scenic Design by
Zack Brown
; Costume Design by
William Ivey Long
; Lighting Design by
Ken Billington
; Sound Design by
Peter Fitzgerald
; Hair Design by
Mark Manalansan
Executive Producer:
Beth Smith
; General Manager:
Niko Associates, Inc. (Manny Kladitis, Founder and President)
; Company Manager:
Christopher T.P. Holman
; Assistant Co. Mgr:
Morag MacPherson
Production Stage Manager:
Bill Roberts
; Stage Manager:
Newton Cole
and
Guy Chandler Roberts
Musical Coordinator:
William Meade
; Conducted by
Constantine Kitsopoulos
; Associate Conductor:
David Gursky
; Keyboard 1:
Warren Prince
; Keyboard 2:
David Gursky
; Drums:
Barbara Merjan
Casting:
Stuart Howard
and
Amy Schecter
; National Press Representative:
Theresa Burton
; Advertising:
HergerAmos Advertising
Ron Holgate
MacMillan
Jim Newman
Josh Baskin
Jacquelyn Piro
Susan
Demaree Alexander
Cynthia Benson
Nick Cokas
Paul
Judy McLane
Mrs. Baskin
Joseph Medeiros
Young Josh
Sep 26, 1997 - Apr 05, 1998
Brett Tabisel
Billy
Sep 26, 1997 - Mar 01, 1998
Kevin Bernard
Ensemble
Sherri Edelen
Diane
Ensemble
Dale Hensley
Mr. Baskin
Birnbaum
Tom
Ensemble
John Hoshko
Barrett
Nick
Ensemble
Billy Kay
Ensemble
Julie Kleiner
Ensemble
Bruce Lineberry
Derek
Ensemble
Dana Lynn Mauro
Receptionist
Ensemble
Andrew Redeker
Ensemble
Desta Sheridan
Ensemble
Leslie Stevens
Miss Watson
Ensemble
Kelley Swaim
Abigail
Ensemble
Branch Woodman
Lipton
Ensemble
Swings:
Beverly Edwards
and
Joe Paparella
Understudies:
Kevin Bernard
(Josh Baskin),
Beverly Edwards
(Abigail, Diane),
Dale Hensley
(MacMillan),
John Hoshko
(Paul),
Billy Kay
(Young Josh, Billy),
Julie Kleiner
(Cynthia Benson),
Dana Lynn Mauro
(Diane, Abigail, Miss Watson),
Joe Paparella
(Nick, Tom),
Andrew Redeker
(Josh Baskin),
Desta Sheridan
(Mrs. Baskin, Abigail) and
Kelley Swaim
(Susan)
Cast
Alex Brumel
Billy
Mar 03, 1998 - Jun 28, 1998
Travis Greisler
Young Josh
Apr 14, 1998 - ?
Matthew Breiner
Ensemble
Understudy:
Matthew Breiner
(Young Josh, Billy)
Songs
music by
David Shire
; lyrics by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
Act 1
Sung By
Talk to Her
Young Josh, Billy and Cynthia Benson
The Carnival
Cynthia's Friends, Mr. Baskin, Mrs. Baskin, Zoltar and Chorus
Say Good Morning to Mom
Mrs. Baskin
Big
Josh Baskin, Zoltar and Chorus
Port Authority Shuffle
You're A Big Boy Now
Billy and Josh Baskin
The Time Of Your Life
Clock
Fun
MacMillan and Josh Baskin
Welcome to MacMillan Toys
Executives
My Secretary's in Love
Susan
MacMillan Toys - Part 2
Josh Baskin, Billy, Paul, Susan, Executives and MacMillan
Let's Not Move Too Fast
Susan
Do You Want to Play Games?
Josh Baskin and Susan
Stars, Stars, Stars
Josh Baskin and Susan
Little Susan Lawrence
Susan
Cross the Line
Josh Baskin, Kids, MacMillan and Grown-ups
Act 2
Sung By
Big
(Reprise)
Billy
Stop, Time
Mrs. Baskin
Dancing All The Time
Susan
I Want to Know
Young Josh and Josh Baskin
Coffee, Black
Josh Baskin, Susan, MacMillan and Executives
The Real Thing
Diane, Abigail, Tom and Nick
The Real Thing
(Reprise)
Susan
We're Gonna Be Fine
Susan, Josh Baskin and Zoltar
Tour Stops
Past
Filter by:
City
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Jun 16, 1998 - Jun 28, 1998
Music Hall At Fair Park
Dallas, TX
Jun 12, 1998 - Jun 14, 1998
Orpheum Theater
Omaha, NE
Jun 09, 1998 - Jun 10, 1998
Opera House In Lexington
Lexington, KY
Jun 02, 1998 - Jun 07, 1998
Municipal Auditorium Music Hall
Kansas City, MO
May 26, 1998 - May 31, 1998
Weidner Center For The Perf. Arts
Green Bay, WI
May 12, 1998 - May 17, 1998
Saenger Theatre
New Orleans, LA
May 05, 1998 - May 10, 1998
ASU Gammage
Tempe, AZ
Apr 28, 1998 - May 03, 1998
Majestic Theatre
San Antonio, TX
Apr 21, 1998 - Apr 26, 1998
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Nashville, TN
Apr 17, 1998 - Apr 19, 1998
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts: Moran Theatre
Jacksonville, FL
Apr 14, 1998 - Apr 15, 1998
Civic Center
Syracuse, NY
Mar 31, 1998 - Apr 05, 1998
Kentucky Center For The Perf. Arts
Louisville, KY
Mar 24, 1998 - Mar 29, 1998
Auditorium Theatre
Rochester, NY
Mar 17, 1998 - Mar 22, 1998
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Buffalo, NY
Mar 03, 1998 - Mar 08, 1998
Keller Auditorium
Portland, OR
Feb 17, 1998 - Mar 01, 1998
Paramount Theatre
Seattle, WA
Feb 10, 1998 - Feb 15, 1998
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA
Feb 03, 1998 - Feb 08, 1998
Buell Theatre
Denver, CO
Jan 27, 1998 - Feb 01, 1998
Jones Hall For The Performing Arts
Houston, TX
Jan 20, 1998 - Jan 25, 1998
Mahaffey Theater For The Perf. Arts
St. Petersburg, FL
Jan 06, 1998 - Jan 18, 1998
Broward Center For The Perf. Arts
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dec 30, 1997 - Jan 04, 1998
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Orlando, FL
Dec 23, 1997 - Dec 28, 1997
Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh, PA
Dec 09, 1997 - Dec 21, 1997
Aronoff Center: Procter & Gamble Hall
Cincinnati, OH
Dec 02, 1997 - Dec 07, 1997
Hershey Theatre
Hershey, PA
Nov 25, 1997 - Nov 30, 1997
Bushnell
Hartford, CT
Nov 18, 1997 - Nov 23, 1997
Ohio Theatre
Columbus, OH
Nov 04, 1997 - Nov 16, 1997
Ordway Center For The Perf. Arts
St. Paul, MN
Oct 28, 1997 - Nov 02, 1997
Murat Centre
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 21, 1997 - Oct 26, 1997
Fox Theatre
St. Louis, MO
Oct 14, 1997 - Oct 19, 1997
Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA
Oct 07, 1997 - Oct 12, 1997
Morris A. Mechanic Theatre
Baltimore, MD
Sep 26, 1997 - Oct 05, 1997
The Playhouse on Rodney Square
Wilmington, DE
People
Songs
Tour Stops
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Produced by
PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.
and
Magicworks Entertainment
Originally produced on Broadway by
James B. Freydberg
,
Kenneth Feld
,
Laurence Mark
and
Kenneth D. Greenblatt
; Originally produced on Broadway in association with
F.A.O. Schwarz
Book by
John Weidman
; Music by
David Shire
; Lyrics by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
; Based on the Motion Picture 'big' written by
Gary Ross
and
Anne Spielberg
; Based on the Motion Picture 'big,' a film by
20th Century Fox
; Music orchestrated by
Doug Besterman
; Production Musical Director:
Don Pippin
; Musical Director:
Constantine Kitsopoulos
; Dance arrangements by
Michael Morris
Directed by
Eric D. Schaeffer
; Choreographed by
Karma Camp
; Assistant Director:
Frank Lombardi
Scenic Design by
Zack Brown
; Costume Design by
William Ivey Long
; Lighting Design by
Ken Billington
; Sound Design by
Peter Fitzgerald
; Hair Design by
Mark Manalansan
Executive Producer:
Beth Smith
; General Manager:
Niko Associates, Inc. (Manny Kladitis, Founder and President)
; Company Manager:
Christopher T.P. Holman
; Assistant Co. Mgr:
Morag MacPherson
Production Stage Manager:
Bill Roberts
; Stage Manager:
Newton Cole
and
Guy Chandler Roberts
Musical Coordinator:
William Meade
; Conducted by
Constantine Kitsopoulos
; Associate Conductor:
David Gursky
; Keyboard 1:
Warren Prince
; Keyboard 2:
David Gursky
; Drums:
Barbara Merjan
Casting:
Stuart Howard
and
Amy Schecter
; National Press Representative:
Theresa Burton
; Advertising:
HergerAmos Advertising
Ron Holgate
MacMillan
Jim Newman
Josh Baskin
Jacquelyn Piro
Susan
Demaree Alexander
Cynthia Benson
Nick Cokas
Paul
Judy McLane
Mrs. Baskin
Joseph Medeiros
Young Josh
Sep 26, 1997 - Apr 05, 1998
Brett Tabisel
Billy
Sep 26, 1997 - Mar 01, 1998
Kevin Bernard
Ensemble
Sherri Edelen
Diane
Ensemble
Dale Hensley
Mr. Baskin
Birnbaum
Tom
Ensemble
John Hoshko
Barrett
Nick
Ensemble
Billy Kay
Ensemble
Julie Kleiner
Ensemble
Bruce Lineberry
Derek
Ensemble
Dana Lynn Mauro
Receptionist
Ensemble
Andrew Redeker
Ensemble
Desta Sheridan
Ensemble
Leslie Stevens
Miss Watson
Ensemble
Kelley Swaim
Abigail
Ensemble
Branch Woodman
Lipton
Ensemble
Swings:
Beverly Edwards
and
Joe Paparella
Understudies:
Kevin Bernard
(Josh Baskin),
Beverly Edwards
(Abigail, Diane),
Dale Hensley
(MacMillan),
John Hoshko
(Paul),
Billy Kay
(Young Josh, Billy),
Julie Kleiner
(Cynthia Benson),
Dana Lynn Mauro
(Diane, Abigail, Miss Watson),
Joe Paparella
(Nick, Tom),
Andrew Redeker
(Josh Baskin),
Desta Sheridan
(Mrs. Baskin, Abigail) and
Kelley Swaim
(Susan)
Cast
Alex Brumel
Billy
Mar 03, 1998 - Jun 28, 1998
Travis Greisler
Young Josh
Apr 14, 1998 - ?
Matthew Breiner
Ensemble
Understudy:
Matthew Breiner
(Young Josh, Billy)
music by
David Shire
; lyrics by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
Act 1
Sung By
Talk to Her
Young Josh, Billy and Cynthia Benson
The Carnival
Cynthia's Friends, Mr. Baskin, Mrs. Baskin, Zoltar and Chorus
Say Good Morning to Mom
Mrs. Baskin
Big
Josh Baskin, Zoltar and Chorus
Port Authority Shuffle
You're A Big Boy Now
Billy and Josh Baskin
The Time Of Your Life
Clock
Fun
MacMillan and Josh Baskin
Welcome to MacMillan Toys
Executives
My Secretary's in Love
Susan
MacMillan Toys - Part 2
Josh Baskin, Billy, Paul, Susan, Executives and MacMillan
Let's Not Move Too Fast
Susan
Do You Want to Play Games?
Josh Baskin and Susan
Stars, Stars, Stars
Josh Baskin and Susan
Little Susan Lawrence
Susan
Cross the Line
Josh Baskin, Kids, MacMillan and Grown-ups
Act 2
Sung By
Big
(Reprise)
Billy
Stop, Time
Mrs. Baskin
Dancing All The Time
Susan
I Want to Know
Young Josh and Josh Baskin
Coffee, Black
Josh Baskin, Susan, MacMillan and Executives
The Real Thing
Diane, Abigail, Tom and Nick
The Real Thing
(Reprise)
Susan
We're Gonna Be Fine
Susan, Josh Baskin and Zoltar
Past
Filter by:
City
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Jun 16, 1998 - Jun 28, 1998
Music Hall At Fair Park
Dallas, TX
Jun 12, 1998 - Jun 14, 1998
Orpheum Theater
Omaha, NE
Jun 09, 1998 - Jun 10, 1998
Opera House In Lexington
Lexington, KY
Jun 02, 1998 - Jun 07, 1998
Municipal Auditorium Music Hall
Kansas City, MO
May 26, 1998 - May 31, 1998
Weidner Center For The Perf. Arts
Green Bay, WI
May 12, 1998 - May 17, 1998
Saenger Theatre
New Orleans, LA
May 05, 1998 - May 10, 1998
ASU Gammage
Tempe, AZ
Apr 28, 1998 - May 03, 1998
Majestic Theatre
San Antonio, TX
Apr 21, 1998 - Apr 26, 1998
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Nashville, TN
Apr 17, 1998 - Apr 19, 1998
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts: Moran Theatre
Jacksonville, FL
Apr 14, 1998 - Apr 15, 1998
Civic Center
Syracuse, NY
Mar 31, 1998 - Apr 05, 1998
Kentucky Center For The Perf. Arts
Louisville, KY
Mar 24, 1998 - Mar 29, 1998
Auditorium Theatre
Rochester, NY
Mar 17, 1998 - Mar 22, 1998
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Buffalo, NY
Mar 03, 1998 - Mar 08, 1998
Keller Auditorium
Portland, OR
Feb 17, 1998 - Mar 01, 1998
Paramount Theatre
Seattle, WA
Feb 10, 1998 - Feb 15, 1998
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA
Feb 03, 1998 - Feb 08, 1998
Buell Theatre
Denver, CO
Jan 27, 1998 - Feb 01, 1998
Jones Hall For The Performing Arts
Houston, TX
Jan 20, 1998 - Jan 25, 1998
Mahaffey Theater For The Perf. Arts
St. Petersburg, FL
Jan 06, 1998 - Jan 18, 1998
Broward Center For The Perf. Arts
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dec 30, 1997 - Jan 04, 1998
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Orlando, FL
Dec 23, 1997 - Dec 28, 1997
Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh, PA
Dec 09, 1997 - Dec 21, 1997
Aronoff Center: Procter & Gamble Hall
Cincinnati, OH
Dec 02, 1997 - Dec 07, 1997
Hershey Theatre
Hershey, PA
Nov 25, 1997 - Nov 30, 1997
Bushnell
Hartford, CT
Nov 18, 1997 - Nov 23, 1997
Ohio Theatre
Columbus, OH
Nov 04, 1997 - Nov 16, 1997
Ordway Center For The Perf. Arts
St. Paul, MN
Oct 28, 1997 - Nov 02, 1997
Murat Centre
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 21, 1997 - Oct 26, 1997
Fox Theatre
St. Louis, MO
Oct 14, 1997 - Oct 19, 1997
Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA
Oct 07, 1997 - Oct 12, 1997
Morris A. Mechanic Theatre
Baltimore, MD
Sep 26, 1997 - Oct 05, 1997
The Playhouse on Rodney Square
Wilmington, DE
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