Opening Date

Mar 08, 1985

Closing Date

Apr 20, 1986

MusicalComedyOriginalNational Tour

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Setting
1927.
Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler; Produced in association with The One and Only Joint Venture and Pace Theatrical Group; Presented by Arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
Book by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer; Music by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin; The score includes music from "Funny Face" with book by Fred Thompson and Paul Gerard Smith; Featuring songs with lyrics by B.G. DeSylva; Music orchestrated by Michael Gibson; Dance arrangements by Wally Harper and Peter Larson; Dance Arrangements for "Kickin' the Clouds Away" by Peter Howard; Musical & Vocal Direction by Jack Lee
Directed by Thommie Walsh and Tommy Tune; Choreographed by Thommie Walsh and Tommy Tune; Associate Director: Phillip Oesterman; Associate Choreographer: Baayork Lee
Scenic Design by Adrianne Lobel and Tony Walton; Costume Design by Rita Ryack; Lighting Design by Marc B. Weiss; Sound Design by Otts Munderloh; Hair Design by Alan Schubert; Make-Up Design by Alan Schubert; Projection Design by Wendall K. Harrington
General Manager: National Artists Management Company; Company Manager: Rob Wallner; Assistant Co. Mgr: Robert Nolan
Production Stage Manager: Peter Von Mayrhauser and Peter Von Mayrhauser; Stage Manager: Robert Kellogg; Assistant Stage Mgr: Betty Lynd
Musical concept by Wally Harper; Music Consultant: Michael Feinstein; Associate Conductor: Joel Kaye; Piano: Rod Derefinko; Bass: Frank Savarese; Drums: Rudy Corona; First Reed: Joel Kaye; Music Contractor: Mel Rodnon; Music Preparation Supervisor: Mathilde Pincus and Katharine Edmonds
Casting: Hughes / Moss Casting; General Press Representative: The Jacksina Company; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Special material by Charles "Honi" Coles; Dance Captain: Niki Harris; Second Dance Captain: Patti D'Beck; Photographer: Kenn Duncan and Martha Swope
For his support and help, the producers, with affection and gratitude, acknowledge Ira Gershwin; For her support and help, the producers, with affection and gratitude, acknowledge Leonore Gershwin
Sandy Duncan
Edith Herbert
Mar 08, 1985 - Aug 25, 1985
Tommy Tune
Captain Billy Buck Chandler
Don Amendolia
Prince Nicolai Erraclyovitch Tchatchavadze
 
Achmed
Charles "Honi" Coles
Mr. Magix
Tiger Haynes
Rt. Rev. J.D. Montgomery
Peggy O'Connell
Mickey
Adrian Bailey
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Shaun Baker-Jones
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Eileen Casey
Anchovie
Fish
Kerry Casserly
Flounder
Fish
 
Reporter
Mark East
A Member of the Ritz Quartette
James Ervin
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Luther Fontaine
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Niki Harris
Minnow
Fish
Susan Hartley
Prawn
Fish
Walter Hook
A Member of the Ritz Quartette
David Jackson
New Rhythm Boy
 
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Sandra Menhart
Kipper
Fish
Jan Mickens
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Debi A. Monahan
Sturgeon
Fish
Adam Petroski
A Member of the Ritz Quartette
 
Stage Doorman
Ken Leigh Rogers
New Rhythm Boy
 
O'Malley
 
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Casper Roos
A Member of the Ritz Quartette
Glenn Turner
New Rhythm Boy
Swings: Ciscoe Bruton II , Patti D'Beck and Bobby Walker
Standby: Susan Hartley (Edith Herbert), Judd Jones (Rt. Rev. J.D. Montgomery), Ken Leigh Rogers (Rt. Rev. J.D. Montgomery) and Ronald Young (Captain Billy Buck Chandler, Mr. Magix)
Understudies: Kerry Casserly (Mickey), Luther Fontaine (Mr. Magix) and Walter Hook (Prince Nicolai Erraclyovitch Tchatchavadze)
Production Stage Manager: Bruce H. Lumpkin

Cast

Lucie Arnaz
Edith Herbert
Aug 27, 1985 - Apr 20, 1986
Frederick J. Boothe
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Patti D'Beck
Flounder
Fish
 
Reporter
Kaylyn Dillehay
Prawn
Fish
John Dorrin
A Member of the Ritz Quartette
Eileen Grace
Kipper
Fish
Stephenie Lawton
Sturgeon
Fish
Merilee Magnuson
Flounder
Fish
 
Reporter
Rodney Alan McGuire
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Karen Prunczik
Flounder
Fish
 
Reporter
Glenn Turner
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Bobby Walker
New Rhythm Boy
 
Dancing Gentleman
Ensemble
Swings: Kevyn Burrows , Ruddy L. Garner and Mary Frances McCatty
Standby: Niki Harris (Edith Herbert)
Understudies: Patti D'Beck (Mickey), Kaylyn Dillehay (Reporter), Merilee Magnuson (Mickey) and Karen Prunczik (Mickey)
music by George Gershwin; lyrics by Ira Gershwin
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Sung By
I Can't Be Bothered Now
The New Rhythm Boys, Captain Billy Buck Chandler, Edith Herbert, Prince Nikki and Ensemble
Blah, Blah, Blah
Captain Billy Buck Chandler
Boy Wanted
Edith Herbert and Reporter
Soon
Captain Billy Buck Chandler
High Hat/Sweet and Low Down
Mr. Magix, Captain Billy Buck Chandler and The New Rhythm Boys & Ensemble
Blah, Blah, Blah (Reprise)
Edith Herbert
He Loves and She Loves
Captain Billy Buck Chandler and Edith Herbert
He Loves and She Loves (Reprise)
Ritz Quartet
I Can't Be Bothered Now (Reprise)
The New Rhythm Boys
'S Wonderful
Captain Billy Buck Chandler and Edith Herbert
'S Wonderful (Reprise)
Ritz Quartet
Strike Up the Band
Captain Billy Buck Chandler
Act 2
Sung By
in the Swim/What Are We Here For
Fish and Nikki
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Edith Herbert
My One And Only
Mr. Magix and Captain Billy Buck Chandler
Funny Face
Mickey and Nikki
My One And Only (Reprise)
Captain Billy Buck Chandler
Kicking The Clouds Away
(lyrics by B.G. DeSylva and Ira Gershwin)
Rt. Rev. J.D. Montgomery and Ensemble
How Long Has This Been Goin' On?
Edith Herbert and Captain Billy Buck Chandler
Strike Up the Band (Reprise)
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Theatre

City and State

Mar 25, 1986 - Apr 20, 1986
Forrest Theatre
Philadelphia, PA
Mar 11, 1986 - Mar 23, 1986
Meridian Hall
Toronto, ON
Mar 04, 1986 - Mar 09, 1986
Fox Theatre
St. Louis, MO
Feb 18, 1986 - Mar 02, 1986
Saenger Theatre
New Orleans, LA
Jan 28, 1986 - Feb 16, 1986
Civic Opera House
Chicago, IL
Jan 14, 1986 - Jan 26, 1986
Fisher Theatre
Detroit, MI
Jan 07, 1986 - Jan 12, 1986
Kentucky Center For The Perf. Arts
Louisville, KY
Oct 08, 1985 - Dec 22, 1985
Golden Gate Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Sep 24, 1985 - Oct 06, 1985
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Denver, CO
Jul 09, 1985 - Sep 22, 1985
Ahmanson Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
Jun 25, 1985 - Jul 07, 1985
Music Hall At Fair Park
Dallas, TX
Jun 18, 1985 - Jun 23, 1985
Jones Hall For The Performing Arts
Houston, TX
Apr 23, 1985 - May 05, 1985
Jackie Gleason Theater Of Perf. Arts
Miami, FL
Apr 16, 1985 - Apr 21, 1985
Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA
Mar 08, 1985 - Apr 14, 1985
Opera House
Washington, DC