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Leader of the Pack
Musical
Revue
Original
Broadway
Opening Date
Apr 08, 1985
Closing Date
Jul 21, 1985
1st Preview
Feb 21, 1985
1st Preview
Feb 21, 1985
Previews
53
Performances
120
Musical
Revue
Original
Broadway
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Open Date: Apr 08, 1985
Close Date: Jul 21, 1985
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Is Final Week:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Ambassador Theatre
(Apr 08, 1985 - Jul 21, 1985)
Setting
The action takes place here and now...and in the days of beehives and 45s.
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by
Elizabeth I. McCann
,
Nelle Nugent
,
Francine LeFrak
,
Clive Davis
,
John Hart Associates, Inc.
,
Roger H. Hess
and
Richard M. Kagan
Music by
Ellie Greenwich
; Lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
; Musical Director:
Jimmy Vivino
; Vocal arrangements by
Marc Shaiman
; Dance arrangements by
Timothy Graphenreed
; Liner Notes by
Anne Beatts
; Additional Material by
Jack Heifner
; Based on an original concept by
Melanie Mintz
; Opening dance sequence composed by
Harold Wheeler
; Opening dance sequence orchestrated by
Harold Wheeler
; Featuring songs by
Jeff Barry
,
Phil Spector
,
Tony Powers
,
George "Shadow" Morton
,
Jeff Kent
and
Ellen Foley
; Featuring songs with lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Phil Spector
,
Tony Powers
,
George "Shadow" Morton
,
Jeff Kent
and
Ellen Foley
Directed by
Michael Peters
; Choreographed by
Michael Peters
Scenic Design by
Tony Walton
; Costume Design by
Robert DeMora
; Lighting Design by
Pamela Cooper
; Sound Design by
Abe Jacob
; Hair Design by
Phyllis Della
General Manager:
McCann & Nugent Productions, Inc.
; Company Manager:
Susan Gustafson
; Business Manager:
Daniel Kearns
Production Stage Manager:
William Dodds
; Stage Manager:
Kenneth Hanson
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Christopher Gregory
Music adapted by
Jimmy Vivino
; Musical Coordinator:
Mel Rodnon
; Conducted by
Jimmy Vivino
; Associate Conductor:
Daryl Waters
; Guitar:
Jimmy Vivino
and
William Washer
; Drums:
Leo Adamian
; Piano:
Ed Alstrom
; Bass:
Dennis Espantman
; Trumpet:
Gary Guzio
and
Jeff Venho
; Saxophone:
Artie Kaplan
,
Lenny Pickett
and
Jerry Vivino
; Percussion:
Frank Pagano
; Trombone:
Bob Smith
; Synthesizer:
Daryl Waters
; Music Contractor:
Artie Kaplan
Special Effects by
Chic Silber
Assistant to the Director:
Geneva Burke
; General Press Representative:
Solters / Roskin / Friedman, Inc.
,
Joshua Ellis
,
Cindy Valk
,
Adrian Bryan-Brown
and
Keith Sherman
; Dance Captain:
Keith McDaniel
; Production Coordinator:
Mary T. Nealon
; Advertising:
Ash / LeDonne / Fisher
; Photographer:
Martha Swope
; Production Logo and Playbill Cover Design by
Tony Walton
; Casting:
Julie Hughes
and
Barry Moss
; Production Associate:
Alan Palmer
Ellie Greenwich
Ellie Greenwich (1980's)
Patrick Cassidy
Jeff Barry
Dinah Manoff
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s)
Dennis Bailey
Gus Sharkey
Shirley Black-Brown
Dance Couple - Woman
Ensemble
Pattie Darcy
Lounge Singer
Ensemble
Annie Golden
Angel Moran
Christopher Gregory
Ensemble
Jasmine Guy
Mickey
Waitress
Ensemble
Danny Herman
Ensemble
Lon Hoyt
Ensemble
Darlene Love
Darlene Love
Keith McDaniel
Dance Couple - Man
Ensemble
Jodi Moccia
Ensemble
Peter Neptune
D.J. Voice
Ensemble
Zora Rasmussen
Rosie
Ellie's Mother
Ensemble
Joey Sheck
Ensemble
Gina Taylor
Ensemble
Barbara Yeager
Shelley
Ensemble
Understudies:
Pattie Darcy
(Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s)),
Lisa Grant
(Ensemble),
Jasmine Guy
(Angel Moran),
Kevyn Morrow
(Ensemble),
Peter Neptune
(Jeff Barry),
Zora Rasmussen
(Ellie Greenwich (1980's)),
Joey Sheck
(Gus Sharkey) and
Gina Taylor
(Darlene Love)
Ambassador Theatre
(Apr 08, 1985 - Jul 21, 1985)
Cast
Rick Negron
Ensemble
Songs
music by
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Sung By
Dance Craze Number
(music by
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
; lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
)
Ensemble
Wait 'Til My Bobby Gets Home
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love, Candy and Company
A...My Name is Ellie
Voice of Ellie Greenwich
Jivette Boogie Beat
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s), Shelley and Mickey
Why Do Lovers Break Each Others' Hearts
(music by
Ellie Greenwich
,
Tony Powers
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
,
Tony Powers
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love and Company
Be My Baby
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Angel Moran and Girls
Today I Met the Boy I'm Gonna Marry
(music by
Ellie Greenwich
,
Tony Powers
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
,
Tony Powers
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love
I Want to Love Him So Bad
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s) and Girls
And Then He Kissed Me
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s) and Girls
Hanky Panky
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Jeff Barry and Guys
Not Too Young (To Get Married)
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love and Girls
Chapel of Love
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Jeff Barry, Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s), Rosie, Darlene Love and Full Company
He's The Kind of Boy You Can't Forget
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Jeff Barry, Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s) and Full Company
He's The Kind of Boy You Can't Forget
(Reprise)
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
The Raindrops (original recording)
You Don't Know
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
George "Shadow" Morton
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
George "Shadow" Morton
)
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s)
Baby I Love You
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Angel Moran and Girls
Leader of the Pack
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
George "Shadow" Morton
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
George "Shadow" Morton
)
Angel Moran and Girls
Act 2
Sung By
Keep It Confidential
(music by
Ellen Foley
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
; lyrics by
Ellen Foley
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
)
Gina Taylor and Company
A...My Name is Angel
Angel Moran and Voice of Ellie Greenwich
Do Wah Diddy
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Jeff Barry and Full Company
Look Of Love
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Pattie Darcy
ChristmasBaby Please Come Home
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love and Girls
Rock of Rages
(music by
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
; lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
)
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s), Jeff Barry, Gus Sharkey, Rosie and Company
I Can Hear Music
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Angel Moran, Jeff Barry and Company
Da Doo Ron Ron
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Ellie Greenwich (1980's) and Company
What A Guy
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Ellie Greenwich (1980's) and Company
Maybe I Know
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Ellie Greenwich (1980's), Angel Moran, Darlene Love and Company
We're Gonna Make It (After All)
Ellie Greenwich (1980's), Angel Moran, Gus Sharkey, Darlene Love and Company
River Deep, Mountain High
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love and Full Company
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1985 Nominee
Produced by
Elizabeth I. McCann
,
Nelle Nugent
,
Francine LeFrak
,
Clive Davis
,
John Hart Associates, Inc.
,
Roger H. Hess
and
Richard M. Kagan
Statistics
Season:
1985-86
1984-85
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Leader of the Pack Statistics
1985-86 Season
1984-85 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
People
Songs
Awards
Statistics
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by
Elizabeth I. McCann
,
Nelle Nugent
,
Francine LeFrak
,
Clive Davis
,
John Hart Associates, Inc.
,
Roger H. Hess
and
Richard M. Kagan
Music by
Ellie Greenwich
; Lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
; Musical Director:
Jimmy Vivino
; Vocal arrangements by
Marc Shaiman
; Dance arrangements by
Timothy Graphenreed
; Liner Notes by
Anne Beatts
; Additional Material by
Jack Heifner
; Based on an original concept by
Melanie Mintz
; Opening dance sequence composed by
Harold Wheeler
; Opening dance sequence orchestrated by
Harold Wheeler
; Featuring songs by
Jeff Barry
,
Phil Spector
,
Tony Powers
,
George "Shadow" Morton
,
Jeff Kent
and
Ellen Foley
; Featuring songs with lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Phil Spector
,
Tony Powers
,
George "Shadow" Morton
,
Jeff Kent
and
Ellen Foley
Directed by
Michael Peters
; Choreographed by
Michael Peters
Scenic Design by
Tony Walton
; Costume Design by
Robert DeMora
; Lighting Design by
Pamela Cooper
; Sound Design by
Abe Jacob
; Hair Design by
Phyllis Della
General Manager:
McCann & Nugent Productions, Inc.
; Company Manager:
Susan Gustafson
; Business Manager:
Daniel Kearns
Production Stage Manager:
William Dodds
; Stage Manager:
Kenneth Hanson
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Christopher Gregory
Music adapted by
Jimmy Vivino
; Musical Coordinator:
Mel Rodnon
; Conducted by
Jimmy Vivino
; Associate Conductor:
Daryl Waters
; Guitar:
Jimmy Vivino
and
William Washer
; Drums:
Leo Adamian
; Piano:
Ed Alstrom
; Bass:
Dennis Espantman
; Trumpet:
Gary Guzio
and
Jeff Venho
; Saxophone:
Artie Kaplan
,
Lenny Pickett
and
Jerry Vivino
; Percussion:
Frank Pagano
; Trombone:
Bob Smith
; Synthesizer:
Daryl Waters
; Music Contractor:
Artie Kaplan
Special Effects by
Chic Silber
Assistant to the Director:
Geneva Burke
; General Press Representative:
Solters / Roskin / Friedman, Inc.
,
Joshua Ellis
,
Cindy Valk
,
Adrian Bryan-Brown
and
Keith Sherman
; Dance Captain:
Keith McDaniel
; Production Coordinator:
Mary T. Nealon
; Advertising:
Ash / LeDonne / Fisher
; Photographer:
Martha Swope
; Production Logo and Playbill Cover Design by
Tony Walton
; Casting:
Julie Hughes
and
Barry Moss
; Production Associate:
Alan Palmer
Ellie Greenwich
Ellie Greenwich (1980's)
Patrick Cassidy
Jeff Barry
Dinah Manoff
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s)
Dennis Bailey
Gus Sharkey
Shirley Black-Brown
Dance Couple - Woman
Ensemble
Pattie Darcy
Lounge Singer
Ensemble
Annie Golden
Angel Moran
Christopher Gregory
Ensemble
Jasmine Guy
Mickey
Waitress
Ensemble
Danny Herman
Ensemble
Lon Hoyt
Ensemble
Darlene Love
Darlene Love
Keith McDaniel
Dance Couple - Man
Ensemble
Jodi Moccia
Ensemble
Peter Neptune
D.J. Voice
Ensemble
Zora Rasmussen
Rosie
Ellie's Mother
Ensemble
Joey Sheck
Ensemble
Gina Taylor
Ensemble
Barbara Yeager
Shelley
Ensemble
Understudies:
Pattie Darcy
(Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s)),
Lisa Grant
(Ensemble),
Jasmine Guy
(Angel Moran),
Kevyn Morrow
(Ensemble),
Peter Neptune
(Jeff Barry),
Zora Rasmussen
(Ellie Greenwich (1980's)),
Joey Sheck
(Gus Sharkey) and
Gina Taylor
(Darlene Love)
Ambassador Theatre
(Apr 08, 1985 - Jul 21, 1985)
Cast
Rick Negron
Ensemble
music by
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Sung By
Dance Craze Number
(music by
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
; lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
)
Ensemble
Wait 'Til My Bobby Gets Home
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love, Candy and Company
A...My Name is Ellie
Voice of Ellie Greenwich
Jivette Boogie Beat
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s), Shelley and Mickey
Why Do Lovers Break Each Others' Hearts
(music by
Ellie Greenwich
,
Tony Powers
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
,
Tony Powers
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love and Company
Be My Baby
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Angel Moran and Girls
Today I Met the Boy I'm Gonna Marry
(music by
Ellie Greenwich
,
Tony Powers
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
,
Tony Powers
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love
I Want to Love Him So Bad
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s) and Girls
And Then He Kissed Me
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s) and Girls
Hanky Panky
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Jeff Barry and Guys
Not Too Young (To Get Married)
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love and Girls
Chapel of Love
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Jeff Barry, Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s), Rosie, Darlene Love and Full Company
He's The Kind of Boy You Can't Forget
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Jeff Barry, Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s) and Full Company
He's The Kind of Boy You Can't Forget
(Reprise)
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
The Raindrops (original recording)
You Don't Know
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
George "Shadow" Morton
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
George "Shadow" Morton
)
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s)
Baby I Love You
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Angel Moran and Girls
Leader of the Pack
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
George "Shadow" Morton
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
George "Shadow" Morton
)
Angel Moran and Girls
Act 2
Sung By
Keep It Confidential
(music by
Ellen Foley
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
; lyrics by
Ellen Foley
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
)
Gina Taylor and Company
A...My Name is Angel
Angel Moran and Voice of Ellie Greenwich
Do Wah Diddy
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Jeff Barry and Full Company
Look Of Love
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Pattie Darcy
ChristmasBaby Please Come Home
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love and Girls
Rock of Rages
(music by
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
; lyrics by
Ellie Greenwich
and
Jeff Kent
)
Young Ellie Greenwich (1960s), Jeff Barry, Gus Sharkey, Rosie and Company
I Can Hear Music
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Angel Moran, Jeff Barry and Company
Da Doo Ron Ron
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Ellie Greenwich (1980's) and Company
What A Guy
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Ellie Greenwich (1980's) and Company
Maybe I Know
(music by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
and
Ellie Greenwich
)
Ellie Greenwich (1980's), Angel Moran, Darlene Love and Company
We're Gonna Make It (After All)
Ellie Greenwich (1980's), Angel Moran, Gus Sharkey, Darlene Love and Company
River Deep, Mountain High
(music by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
; lyrics by
Jeff Barry
,
Ellie Greenwich
and
Phil Spector
)
Darlene Love and Full Company
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1985 Nominee
Produced by
Elizabeth I. McCann
,
Nelle Nugent
,
Francine LeFrak
,
Clive Davis
,
John Hart Associates, Inc.
,
Roger H. Hess
and
Richard M. Kagan
Season:
1985-86
1984-85
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Leader of the Pack Statistics
1985-86 Season
1984-85 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
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