Darling of the Day
MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jan 27, 1968
Closing Date
Feb 24, 1968
1st Preview
Jan 16, 1968
1st Preview
Jan 16, 1968
Previews
4
Performances
31
MusicalOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Jan 27, 1968
Close Date: Feb 24, 1968
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Description
A musical in two acts
Setting
1905. London and environs.
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PeopleProduced by The Theatre Guild (Philip Langner and Armina Marshall) and Joel SchenkerMusic by Jule Styne; Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg; (Uncredited) book by Nunnally Johnson (author of original book; credit withdrawn before Broadway opening); From the plays "Buried Alive" & "The Great Adventure" by Arnold Bennett; Musical Director: Buster Davis; Vocal arrangements by Buster Davis; Dance arrangements by Trude Rittman; Music orchestrated by Ralph BurnsDirected by Noel Willman; Choreographed by Lee TheodoreScenic Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Raoul Pène Du Bois; Lighting Design by Peggy Clark; Assistant to Mr. Smith: Jack Brown; Assistant to Mr. Du Bois: Waldo AngeloGeneral Manager: Victor Samrock; Company Manager: Ralph RosemanOrchestra Personnel Manager: Morris Stonzek; Music Supervisor: Lilette Hindin; Assistant Conductor: Joyce BrownAssistant to the Director: Fred Hebert; Press Representative: Arthur Cantor and Arthur Solomon; Casting Consultant: Ruth Kramer; Asst. to the Choreographer: Jay NormanConstableSingerSingerSingerDancerSingerJudgeDancerSingerDancerDancerStandby: Mitchell Jason (Priam Farll) and Joy Nichols (Alice Challice)Understudies: Paul Eichel (The King), Charles Gerald (Duncan, Pennington), Marc Jordan (Henry Leek), Zale Kessler (Doctor), Michael Lewis (Oxford), Ross Miles (Alf), Jeannette Seibert (Lady Vale) and Maggie Worth (Daphne)
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Songsmusic by Jule Styne; lyrics by E.Y. HarburgAct 1Sung ByMad For ArtArt LoversHe's A GeniusOxford, Priam Farll and Henry LeekTo Get Out Of This World AlivePriam FarllIt's Enough To Make A Lady Fall In LoveAlice Challice, Alf, Bert and Putney FriendsA Gentleman's GentlemanAlice Challice, Alf, Bert, Priam Farll, Duncan and BystandersDouble SoliloquyPriam Farll and Alice ChalliceLet's See What HappensAlice Challice and Priam FarllPanacheOxford and Lady ValeI've Got A Rainbow Working For MePriam Farll and Putney FriendsMoney, Money, Money-Alf, Bert and SydneyThat Something Extra SpecialAlice ChalliceMoney, Money, Money- (Reprise)Alf, Bert and SydneyAct 2Sung ByWhat Makes a Marriage MerryAlice Challice, Priam Farll, Alf, Bert, Daphne and RosalindHe's A Genius (Reprise)Oxford and AssistantsNot On Your NellieAlice Challice, Alf, Bert and Putney FriendsSunset TreePriam Farll and Alice ChalliceButler In The AbbeyPriam Farll and CourtroomNot On Your Nellie (Reprise)Entire Company
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Awards
Produced by The Theatre Guild (Philip Langner and Armina Marshall) and Joel Schenker
Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg; (Uncredited) book by Nunnally Johnson (author of original book; credit withdrawn before Broadway opening); From the plays "Buried Alive" & "The Great Adventure" by Arnold Bennett; Musical Director: Buster Davis; Vocal arrangements by Buster Davis; Dance arrangements by Trude Rittman; Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Directed by Noel Willman; Choreographed by Lee Theodore
Scenic Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Raoul Pène Du Bois; Lighting Design by Peggy Clark; Assistant to Mr. Smith: Jack Brown; Assistant to Mr. Du Bois: Waldo Angelo
General Manager: Victor Samrock; Company Manager: Ralph Roseman
Orchestra Personnel Manager: Morris Stonzek; Music Supervisor: Lilette Hindin; Assistant Conductor: Joyce Brown
Assistant to the Director: Fred Hebert; Press Representative: Arthur Cantor and Arthur Solomon; Casting Consultant: Ruth Kramer; Asst. to the Choreographer: Jay Norman
Constable
Singer
Singer
Singer
Dancer
Singer
Judge
Dancer
Singer
Dancer
Dancer
Standby:
Mitchell Jason
(Priam Farll) and Joy Nichols
(Alice Challice)
Understudies:
Paul Eichel
(The King), Charles Gerald
(Duncan, Pennington), Marc Jordan
(Henry Leek), Zale Kessler
(Doctor), Michael Lewis
(Oxford), Ross Miles
(Alf), Jeannette Seibert
(Lady Vale) and Maggie Worth
(Daphne)
music by Jule Styne; lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
Act 1
Sung By
Mad For Art
Art Lovers
He's A Genius
Oxford, Priam Farll and Henry Leek
To Get Out Of This World Alive
Priam Farll
It's Enough To Make A Lady Fall In Love
Alice Challice, Alf, Bert and Putney Friends
A Gentleman's Gentleman
Alice Challice, Alf, Bert, Priam Farll, Duncan and Bystanders
Double Soliloquy
Priam Farll and Alice Challice
Let's See What Happens
Alice Challice and Priam Farll
Panache
Oxford and Lady Vale
I've Got A Rainbow Working For Me
Priam Farll and Putney Friends
Money, Money, Money-
Alf, Bert and Sydney
That Something Extra Special
Alice Challice
Money, Money, Money-
(Reprise)
Alf, Bert and Sydney
Act 2
Sung By
What Makes a Marriage Merry
Alice Challice, Priam Farll, Alf, Bert, Daphne and Rosalind
He's A Genius
(Reprise)
Oxford and Assistants
Not On Your Nellie
Alice Challice, Alf, Bert and Putney Friends
Sunset Tree
Priam Farll and Alice Challice
Butler In The Abbey
Priam Farll and Courtroom
Not On Your Nellie
(Reprise)
Entire Company
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