Oh Captain!
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Feb 04, 1958
Closing Date
Jul 19, 1958
1st Preview
Jan 28, 1958
1st Preview
Jan 28, 1958
Performances
192
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Feb 04, 1958
Close Date: Jul 19, 1958
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
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Description
A musical comedy in two acts
Setting
Suburban London, on board the S.S. Paradise, and in Paris.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Herman BernsteinProduced by Howard Merrill and Theatre Corporation of AmericaBook by Al Morgan and José Ferrer; Based on the screenplay "The Captain's Paradise" by Alec Coppel; Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans; Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans; Musical Director: Jay Blackton; Vocal arrangements by Jay Blackton; Ballet arrangements by Jay Blackton; Music orchestrated by Robert Ginzler, Joe Glover, Ray Jaimes, Philip Lang, Walter Eiger, Sy Oliver, Cornel Tanassy and Oscar Kosarin; Assistant to Mr. Blackton: Peter HowardDirected by José Ferrer; Dances and Musical Numbers Created by James StarbuckScenic Design by Jo Mielziner; Costume Design by Miles White; Lighting Design by Jo Mielziner; Hair Design by Ernest Adler; Associate Designer to Mr. Mielziner: John Harvey; Assistant Scenic Design: Will Steven Armstrong; Assistant to Mr. White: Elinor RobbinsGeneral Manager: C. Edwin KnillProduction Stage Manager: George Quick; Stage Manager: Doris S. Einstein; Assistant Stage Mgr: Rafael FerrerMusic Contractor: Constantine Merjos; Copyist: Mathilde Pincus; Assistant Conductor: Jacques RabiroffProduction Associate: Sylvia Drulie; General Press Representative: Harvey B. Sabinson; Press Representative: David Powers and Bernard Simon; Associate to the Producers: Jeff Britton; Assistant to Mr. Starbuck: Victor Griffin; Assistant to Mr. Ferrer: Vincent DonahueEnglish Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, ParisianEnglish Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, ParisianEnglish Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, ParisianEnglish Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, ParisianEnglish Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, ParisianEnglish Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, ParisianEnglish Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, ParisianEnglish Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, ParisianUnderstudies: Alvin Beam (A Clerk), Stanley Carlson (Enrico Manzoni), Shirley de Burgh (Lisa), Jack Eddleman (Captain Henry St. James), Bruce MacKay (The Guide), Sheila Matthews (Mrs. Maud St. James), Betty McGuire (Bobo), Tony Rossi (A Spaniard) and Helene Whitney (Mae)
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SongsAct 1Sung ByA Very Proper TownCaptain Henry St. James and the CompanyLife Does a Man a Favor (When It Gives Him Simple Joys)Mrs. Maud St. James and Captain Henry St. JamesA Very Proper WeekThe English TownspeopleLife Does a Man a Favor (When It Leads Him Down to the Sea)Captain Henry St. James, Enrico Manzoni and the CrewCaptain Henry St. JamesThe Crew of the S.S. ParadiseThe Dock DanceThe DockworkersThree ParadisesCaptain Henry St. JamesSurpriseMrs. Maud St. James and the NeighborsLife Does a Man a Favor (When It Puts Him in Paree)Captain Henry St. JamesHey Madame (Song and Dance)Captain Henry St. James and LisaFemininityBoboIt's Never Quite the SameEnrico Manzoni and the CrewIt's Never Quite the Same (Reprise)Mrs. Maud St. James, Enrico Manzoni and the CrewWe're Not ChildrenMrs. Maud St. James and the SpaniardGive It All You GotMae and the TouristsLove Is HellMae and the Ladies of the EnsembleKeep It SimpleBobo and Her Dancing CompanionsAct 2Sung ByThe Morning Music of MontmartreMae and the People of MontmartreYou Don't Know HimBobo and Mrs. Maud St. JamesI've Been There and I'm BackEnrico Manzoni and Captain Henry St. JamesDouble StandardBobo and Mrs. Maud St. JamesAll the TimeCaptain Henry St. JamesYou're So Right for MeEnrico Manzoni and BoboAll the Time (Reprise)Mrs. Maud St. JamesFinaleThe Entire Company
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1958 Nominee
Produced by Howard Merrill and Theatre Corporation of America
Book by Al Morgan and José Ferrer
Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray EvansBest Actor in a Musical
1958 Nominee
Tony RandallBest Featured Actress in a Musical
Best Scenic Design
1958 Nominee
Scenic Design by Jo MielzinerBest Costume Design
1958 Nominee
Costume Design by Miles White
Theatre Owned / Operated by Herman Bernstein
Produced by Howard Merrill and Theatre Corporation of America
Book by Al Morgan and José Ferrer; Based on the screenplay "The Captain's Paradise" by Alec Coppel; Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans; Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans; Musical Director: Jay Blackton; Vocal arrangements by Jay Blackton; Ballet arrangements by Jay Blackton; Music orchestrated by Robert Ginzler, Joe Glover, Ray Jaimes, Philip Lang, Walter Eiger, Sy Oliver, Cornel Tanassy and Oscar Kosarin; Assistant to Mr. Blackton: Peter Howard
Directed by José Ferrer; Dances and Musical Numbers Created by James Starbuck
Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner; Costume Design by Miles White; Lighting Design by Jo Mielziner; Hair Design by Ernest Adler; Associate Designer to Mr. Mielziner: John Harvey; Assistant Scenic Design: Will Steven Armstrong; Assistant to Mr. White: Elinor Robbins
General Manager: C. Edwin Knill
Production Stage Manager: George Quick; Stage Manager: Doris S. Einstein; Assistant Stage Mgr: Rafael Ferrer
Music Contractor: Constantine Merjos; Copyist: Mathilde Pincus; Assistant Conductor: Jacques Rabiroff
Production Associate: Sylvia Drulie; General Press Representative: Harvey B. Sabinson; Press Representative: David Powers and Bernard Simon; Associate to the Producers: Jeff Britton; Assistant to Mr. Starbuck: Victor Griffin; Assistant to Mr. Ferrer: Vincent Donahue
English Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, Parisian
English Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, Parisian
English Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, Parisian
English Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, Parisian
English Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, Parisian
English Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, Parisian
English Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, Parisian
English Townsperson, Dockworker, Tourist, Parisian
Understudies:
Alvin Beam
(A Clerk), Stanley Carlson
(Enrico Manzoni), Shirley de Burgh
(Lisa), Jack Eddleman
(Captain Henry St. James), Bruce MacKay
(The Guide), Sheila Matthews
(Mrs. Maud St. James), Betty McGuire
(Bobo), Tony Rossi
(A Spaniard) and Helene Whitney
(Mae)
Act 1
Sung By
A Very Proper Town
Captain Henry St. James and the Company
Life Does a Man a Favor (When It Gives Him Simple Joys)
Mrs. Maud St. James and Captain Henry St. James
A Very Proper Week
The English Townspeople
Life Does a Man a Favor (When It Leads Him Down to the Sea)
Captain Henry St. James, Enrico Manzoni and the Crew
Captain Henry St. James
The Crew of the S.S. Paradise
The Dock Dance
The Dockworkers
Three Paradises
Captain Henry St. James
Surprise
Mrs. Maud St. James and the Neighbors
Life Does a Man a Favor (When It Puts Him in Paree)
Captain Henry St. James
Hey Madame (Song and Dance)
Captain Henry St. James and Lisa
Femininity
Bobo
It's Never Quite the Same
Enrico Manzoni and the Crew
It's Never Quite the Same
(Reprise)
Mrs. Maud St. James, Enrico Manzoni and the Crew
We're Not Children
Mrs. Maud St. James and the Spaniard
Give It All You Got
Mae and the Tourists
Love Is Hell
Mae and the Ladies of the Ensemble
Keep It Simple
Bobo and Her Dancing Companions
Act 2
Sung By
The Morning Music of Montmartre
Mae and the People of Montmartre
You Don't Know Him
Bobo and Mrs. Maud St. James
I've Been There and I'm Back
Enrico Manzoni and Captain Henry St. James
Double Standard
Bobo and Mrs. Maud St. James
All the Time
Captain Henry St. James
You're So Right for Me
Enrico Manzoni and Bobo
All the Time
(Reprise)
Mrs. Maud St. James
Finale
The Entire Company
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1958 Nominee
Produced by Howard Merrill and Theatre Corporation of America
Book by Al Morgan and José Ferrer
Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Produced by Howard Merrill and Theatre Corporation of America
Book by Al Morgan and José Ferrer
Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Best Actor in a Musical
1958 Nominee
Tony Randall
Tony Randall
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Best Scenic Design
1958 Nominee
Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner
Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner
Best Costume Design
1958 Nominee
Costume Design by Miles White
Costume Design by Miles White
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