MusicalComedy SatireOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Oct 03, 1961
Closing Date
Feb 24, 1962
1st Preview
Oct 02, 1961
1st Preview
Oct 02, 1961
Previews
1
Performances
167
MusicalComedy SatireOriginalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Theatres
Broadhurst Theatre
(Oct 03, 1961 - Feb 24, 1962)

Setting
The present. Various parts of the Cunard steamship "Coronia," with additional scenes in Tangier, Italy and the Parthenon.

Produced by Bonard Productions; Produced in association with Charles Russell
Book by Noël Coward; Music by Noël Coward; Lyrics by Noël Coward; Musical Director: Peter Matz; Dance arrangements by Peter Matz; Music orchestrated by Irwin Kostal; Vocal arrangements by Fred Werner
Directed by Noël Coward; Musical Numbers and Dances Staged by Joe Layton; Assistant Choreographer: Buddy Schwab
Scenic Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Helene Pons and Oliver Smith; Lighting Design by Peggy Clark; Furs Designed by Alixandré; Coiffures by Michel Kazan
Stage Manager: Joseph Dooley
Press Representative: Frank Goodman and Ben Washer
Mimi Paragon
Ensemble
Little One
 
Ensemble
Ensemble
Mrs. Sweeney
Joe
the ship's purser
 
Ali
an Arab guide
Ensemble
Barnaby Slade
Sir Gerard Nutfield
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Girl Passenger
 
Ensemble
Deck Steward
 
Ensemble
Ensemble
Mrs. Van Mier
John Van Mier's mother
Little One
 
Ensemble
Nancy Foyle
Elinor's niece
Glen Candijack
Elmer and Maimie's son
Ensemble
Ensemble
John Van Mier
Ensemble
Ensemble
 
Little One
Elmer Candijack
Ensemble
Shirley Candijack
Elmer and Maimie's daughter
 
Ensemble
Lady Nutfield
Little One
 
Ensemble
Alvin Lush
Elinor Spencer-Bollard
Ensemble
Shuttleworth
a steward
Rawlings
a passenger who drinks
Mr. Sweeney
Mrs. Lush
Alvin Lush's mother
Little One
 
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Little One
 
Ensemble
Maimie Candijack
Elemer's wife
Man from American Express
Standby: Betty Jane Watson (Mimi Paragon)
Understudies: Bobby Allen (Alvin Lush), Don Atkinson (Glen Candijack), Paula Bauersmith (Mrs. Van Mier), David Evans (Barnaby Slade), Anne Fraser (Nancy Foyle), Keith Prentice (John Van Mier), James Pritchett (Ali), Evelyn Russell (Elinor Spencer-Bollard) and Richard Woods (Elmer Candijack, Sir Gerard Nutfield, Mr. Sweeney)
music by Noël Coward; lyrics by Noël Coward
Act 1
Sung By
Come to Me
Mimi Paragon and Stewards
Sail Away
John Van Mier
Come to Me (Reprise)
Mimi Paragon
Sail Away (Reprise)
John Van Mier and Company
Where Shall I Find Him?
Nancy Foyle
Beatnik Love Affair
Barnaby Slade, Nancy Foyle and the Passengers
Later Than Spring
John Van Mier
The Passenger's Always Right
Joe and Stewards
Useful Phrases
Mimi Paragon
Where Shall I Find Her? (Reprise)
Barnaby Slade
Go Slow, Johnny
John Van Mier
You're a Long, Long Way From America
Mimi Paragon and Company
Act 2
Sung By
The Customer's Always Right
Ali and the Arabs
Something Very Strange
Mimi Paragon
The Little Ones' ABC
Mimi Paragon, Alvin Lush and the Children
Don't Turn Away From Love
John Van Mier
When You Want Me
Barnaby Slade and Nancy Foyle
Later Than Spring (Reprise)
Mimi Paragon
Why Do the Wrong People Travel?
Mimi Paragon
When You Want Me (Reprise)
The Company

Tony Award®

 

Best Actress in a Musical

1962 Nominee
Elaine Stritch
 

Best Producer of a Musical

1962 Nominee
Produced by Bonard Productions ; Produced in association with Charles Russell
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