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Canterbury Tales
Tour
Opening Date
Dec 29, 1969
Closing Date
Apr 11, 1970
Musical
Original
National Tour
Open Date: Dec 29, 1969
Close Date: Apr 11, 1970
Closed Flag: Y
Is Final Week: 1
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Setting
The Tabard Inn, London and Canterbury Cathedral in the Spring, during the latter part of the 14th Century.
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Produced by
Hal James
; Produced in association with
National Performing Arts, Inc.
Book by
Martin Starkie
and
Nevill Coghill
; Music by
Richard Hill
and
John Hawkins
; Lyrics by
Nevill Coghill
; Based on a translation from
Geoffrey Chaucer
; Based on a translation from Geoffrey Chaucer by
Nevill Coghill
; Vocal arrangements by
Richard Parrinello
; Musical Director:
Richard Parrinello
Directed by
James Hammerstein
; Choreographed by
Tommy Tune
Scenery Designed by
Derek Cousins
; Scenery Re-Designed by
C. Murawski
; Costume Design by
Loudon Sainthill
; Lighting Design by
Neil Peter Jampolis
General Manager:
Julian Olney
; Company Manager:
Edward C. Fisher
Technical Supervisor:
John Higgins
; Stage Manager:
Ian Cadenhead
,
Christopher Detmer
and
Chet D'Elia
Consultant to Producer:
Hal James
Tour Direction:
National Performing Arts, Inc.
; Press Representative:
William Tostevin
Constance Carpenter
Wife of Bath
Martyn Green
Chaucer
Ray Walston
Steward
Eric Berry
Host
Leslie Bromley
Performer
Raymond Bussey
Performer
Leigh Carole
Performer
Mary Jo Catlett
Nun
Ciya Challis
Performer
Chet D'Elia
Performer
Luce Ennis
Prioress
Terry Eno
Clerk of Oxford
Louisa Flaningam
The Sweetheart
Patrick Hines
Miller
Marybeth Lahr
Performer
Larry Levy
Performer
Walter McGinn
Squire
Richard Neilson
Merchant
Julie Pars
Performer
Jane Robertson
Performer
Reid Shelton
Knight
Georgia Sparks
Performer
Bill Starr
Friar
David Steele
Cook
Llewellyn Thomas
Priest
Lee Winston
Performer
Swing:
Leigh Carole
Understudies:
Raymond Bussey
(Clerk of Oxford),
Mary Jo Catlett
(Wife of Bath),
Chet D'Elia
(Friar),
Lloyd Harris
(Host, Miller, Merchant),
Marybeth Lahr
(Prioress),
Richard Neilson
(Chaucer),
Julie Pars
(The Sweetheart),
Jane Robertson
(Nun),
Reid Shelton
(Steward) and
David Steele
(Squire)
Cast
Lloyd Harris
Cook
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City and State
Mar 23, 1970 - Apr 11, 1970
National Theatre
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Mar 10, 1970 - Mar 22, 1970
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Philadelphia, PA
Feb 23, 1970 - Mar 08, 1970
Shubert Theatre at the Boch Center
Boston, MA
Feb 09, 1970 - Feb 22, 1970
Hanna Theatre
Cleveland, OH
Feb 03, 1970 - Feb 08, 1970
Clowes Memorial Hall
Indianapolis, IN
Jan 27, 1970 - Feb 01, 1970
Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center
Milwaukee, WI
Jan 19, 1970 - Jan 25, 1970
Nixon Theatre
Pittsburgh, PA
Jan 06, 1970 - Jan 18, 1970
Meridian Hall
Toronto, ON
Dec 29, 1969 - Jan 03, 1970
The Playhouse on Rodney Square
Wilmington, DE
People
Tour Stops
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Produced by
Hal James
; Produced in association with
National Performing Arts, Inc.
Book by
Martin Starkie
and
Nevill Coghill
; Music by
Richard Hill
and
John Hawkins
; Lyrics by
Nevill Coghill
; Based on a translation from
Geoffrey Chaucer
; Based on a translation from Geoffrey Chaucer by
Nevill Coghill
; Vocal arrangements by
Richard Parrinello
; Musical Director:
Richard Parrinello
Directed by
James Hammerstein
; Choreographed by
Tommy Tune
Scenery Designed by
Derek Cousins
; Scenery Re-Designed by
C. Murawski
; Costume Design by
Loudon Sainthill
; Lighting Design by
Neil Peter Jampolis
General Manager:
Julian Olney
; Company Manager:
Edward C. Fisher
Technical Supervisor:
John Higgins
; Stage Manager:
Ian Cadenhead
,
Christopher Detmer
and
Chet D'Elia
Consultant to Producer:
Hal James
Tour Direction:
National Performing Arts, Inc.
; Press Representative:
William Tostevin
Constance Carpenter
Wife of Bath
Martyn Green
Chaucer
Ray Walston
Steward
Eric Berry
Host
Leslie Bromley
Performer
Raymond Bussey
Performer
Leigh Carole
Performer
Mary Jo Catlett
Nun
Ciya Challis
Performer
Chet D'Elia
Performer
Luce Ennis
Prioress
Terry Eno
Clerk of Oxford
Louisa Flaningam
The Sweetheart
Patrick Hines
Miller
Marybeth Lahr
Performer
Larry Levy
Performer
Walter McGinn
Squire
Richard Neilson
Merchant
Julie Pars
Performer
Jane Robertson
Performer
Reid Shelton
Knight
Georgia Sparks
Performer
Bill Starr
Friar
David Steele
Cook
Llewellyn Thomas
Priest
Lee Winston
Performer
Swing:
Leigh Carole
Understudies:
Raymond Bussey
(Clerk of Oxford),
Mary Jo Catlett
(Wife of Bath),
Chet D'Elia
(Friar),
Lloyd Harris
(Host, Miller, Merchant),
Marybeth Lahr
(Prioress),
Richard Neilson
(Chaucer),
Julie Pars
(The Sweetheart),
Jane Robertson
(Nun),
Reid Shelton
(Steward) and
David Steele
(Squire)
Cast
Lloyd Harris
Cook
Past
Filter by:
City
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Mar 23, 1970 - Apr 11, 1970
National Theatre
Washington, DC
Mar 10, 1970 - Mar 22, 1970
Miller Theater
Philadelphia, PA
Feb 23, 1970 - Mar 08, 1970
Shubert Theatre at the Boch Center
Boston, MA
Feb 09, 1970 - Feb 22, 1970
Hanna Theatre
Cleveland, OH
Feb 03, 1970 - Feb 08, 1970
Clowes Memorial Hall
Indianapolis, IN
Jan 27, 1970 - Feb 01, 1970
Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center
Milwaukee, WI
Jan 19, 1970 - Jan 25, 1970
Nixon Theatre
Pittsburgh, PA
Jan 06, 1970 - Jan 18, 1970
Meridian Hall
Toronto, ON
Dec 29, 1969 - Jan 03, 1970
The Playhouse on Rodney Square
Wilmington, DE
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