Li'l Abner
Tour
Opening Date
Nov 19, 1958
Closing Date
Jan 03, 1959
MusicalComedyOriginalNational Tour
Open Date: Nov 19, 1958
Close Date: Jan 03, 1959
Closed Flag: Y
Is Final Week: 1
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Setting
Dogpatch, U.S.A. and Washington, D.C.
Comments
Prior to the launch of this tour, a truncated, 90-minute version on Li'l Abner played the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV from September 1 - October 25, 1958, featuring a similar cast. It is often conflated as part of this National Tour, however, it was indeed a separate production.
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PeopleBook by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank; Music by Gene de Paul; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer; Based On The Characters Created by Al Capp; Music orchestrated by Philip J. Lang; Ballet Music Arranged by Genevieve Pitot; Musical Director: Lehman EngelDirected by Michael Kidd; Choreographed by Michael KiddScenic Design by William and Jean Eckart; Costume Design by Alvin Colt; Lighting Design by William and Jean EckartGeneral Manager: Joseph Harris; Company Manager: Emmett CallahanProduction Stage Manager: Terence Little; Assistant Stage Mgr: Frederic MeyerGeneral Press Representative: Harvey B. Sabinson; Press Agent on Tour: Joseph Shea; Advertising Representative: Ingram AshSinging and Dancing EnsembleSecretarySinging and Dancing EnsembleSinging and Dancing EnsembleSecretaryDr. KrogmeyerSinging and Dancing EnsembleSinging and Dancing EnsembleGovernment ManSinging and Dancing EnsemblePresidentSinging and Dancing EnsembleSinging and Dancing EnsembleSinging and Dancing EnsembleSinging and Dancing EnsembleCronySecretarySinging and Dancing EnsembleRadio CommentatorState Department ManSinging and Dancing EnsembleMayor DawgmeatDr. SmithbornSinging and Dancing EnsembleColonelSecretaryDr. SchleifitzSinging and Dancing EnsembleSinging and Dancing EnsembleSinging and Dancing Ensemble
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Songsmusic by Gene de Paul; lyrics by Johnny MercerAct 1Sung ByA Typical DayDogpatchersIf I Had My DruthersLi'l Abner and CroniesIf I Had My Druthers (Reprise)Daisy MaeJubilation T. CornponeMarryin' Sam and DogpatchersRag Offen the BushDogpatchersNamely YouDaisy Mae and Li'l AbnerUnnecessary TownLi'l Abner, Daisy Mae and DogpatchersWhat's Good for General BullmooseSecretariesThe Country's in the Very Best of HandsLi'l Abner and Marryin' SamSadie Hawkins DayDogpatchersAct 2Sung ByOh Happy DayDr. Smithborn, Dr. Finsdale, Dr. Krogmeyer and Dr. SchleifitzI'm Past My PrimeDaisy Mae and Marryin' SamLove in a HomeLi'l Abner and Daisy MaeProgress Is the Root of All EvilGen. BullmooseProgress Is the Root of All Evil (Reprise)Gen. BullmoosePut 'Em BackWivesNamely You (Reprise)Daisy MaeThe Matrimonial StompMarryin' Sam and DogpatchersFinaleEntire Company
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Tour Stops
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Book by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank; Music by Gene de Paul; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer; Based On The Characters Created by Al Capp; Music orchestrated by Philip J. Lang; Ballet Music Arranged by Genevieve Pitot; Musical Director: Lehman Engel
Directed by Michael Kidd; Choreographed by Michael Kidd
Scenic Design by William and Jean Eckart; Costume Design by Alvin Colt; Lighting Design by William and Jean Eckart
General Manager: Joseph Harris; Company Manager: Emmett Callahan
Production Stage Manager: Terence Little; Assistant Stage Mgr: Frederic Meyer
General Press Representative: Harvey B. Sabinson; Press Agent on Tour: Joseph Shea; Advertising Representative: Ingram Ash
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Secretary
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Secretary
Dr. Krogmeyer
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Government Man
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
President
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Crony
Secretary
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Radio Commentator
State Department Man
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Mayor Dawgmeat
Dr. Smithborn
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Colonel
Secretary
Dr. Schleifitz
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
Singing and Dancing Ensemble
music by Gene de Paul; lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Act 1
Sung By
A Typical Day
Dogpatchers
If I Had My Druthers
Li'l Abner and Cronies
If I Had My Druthers
(Reprise)
Daisy Mae
Jubilation T. Cornpone
Marryin' Sam and Dogpatchers
Rag Offen the Bush
Dogpatchers
Namely You
Daisy Mae and Li'l Abner
Unnecessary Town
Li'l Abner, Daisy Mae and Dogpatchers
What's Good for General Bullmoose
Secretaries
The Country's in the Very Best of Hands
Li'l Abner and Marryin' Sam
Sadie Hawkins Day
Dogpatchers
Act 2
Sung By
Oh Happy Day
Dr. Smithborn, Dr. Finsdale, Dr. Krogmeyer and Dr. Schleifitz
I'm Past My Prime
Daisy Mae and Marryin' Sam
Love in a Home
Li'l Abner and Daisy Mae
Progress Is the Root of All Evil
Gen. Bullmoose
Progress Is the Root of All Evil
(Reprise)
Gen. Bullmoose
Put 'Em Back
Wives
Namely You
(Reprise)
Daisy Mae
The Matrimonial Stomp
Marryin' Sam and Dogpatchers
Finale
Entire Company