Man of La Mancha
MusicalDramaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 22, 1965
Closing Date
Jun 26, 1971
1st Preview
Oct 30, 1965
1st Preview
Oct 30, 1965
Previews
21
Performances
2,328
MusicalDramaOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Nov 22, 1965
Close Date: Jun 26, 1971
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
ANTA Washington Square Theatre
(Nov 22, 1965 - Mar 18, 1968)
(Nov 22, 1965 - Mar 18, 1968)
Martin Beck Theatre
(Mar 20, 1968 - Mar 01, 1971)
(Mar 20, 1968 - Mar 01, 1971)
Eden Theatre
(Mar 03, 1971 - May 24, 1971)
(Mar 03, 1971 - May 24, 1971)
Mark Hellinger Theatre
(May 26, 1971 - Jun 26, 1971)
(May 26, 1971 - Jun 26, 1971)
Description
Suggested by the life and works of Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra.
Setting
A dungeon in Seville, at the end of the 16th century and various places in the imagination of Miguel de Cervantes.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The American National Theatre and Academy; ANTA Theatre Managing Director: Louis A. LotitoProduced by Albert W. Selden and Hal JamesOriginally produced by ANTA-GoodspeedWritten by Dale Wasserman; Music by Mitch Leigh; Lyrics by Joe Darion; Suggested by the life and works of Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra; Music arranged by Carlyle W. Hall, Sr.; Dance arrangements by Neil Warner; Musical Director: Neil WarnerScenic Design by Howard Bay; Lighting Design by Howard Bay; Costume Design by Howard Bay and Patton Campbell; Hair Design by Charles LoPresto; Assistant to Mr. Bay: John BradenGeneral Manager: Walter Fried; Company Manager: Gino GiglioAssistant Stage Mgr: Phill Lipman and Renato Cibelli; Technical Advisor: John Higgins; Production Stage Manager: Marnel SumnerPress Representative: Arthur Cantor, Arthur Solomon, Merle Debuskey and Faith Geer; Dance Captain: Eddie Roll; Production Assistant: Dwight FryeMan of The InquisitionMan of The InquisitionMan of The InquisitionMan of The InquisitionMan of The InquisitionUnderstudies: Dell Brownlee (Antonia, Maria, Fermina), Renato Cibelli (Dr. Carrasco, Pedro), Jon Cypher (Don Quixote (Cervantes)), Ray Dash (Captain of the Inquisition), Marceline Decker (The Housekeeper), Ralph Farnworth (The Padre), Gerrianne Raphael (Aldonza (Dulcinea)) and Eddie Roll (Sancho Panza, The Barber)
ANTA Washington Square Theatre (Nov 22, 1965 - Mar 18, 1968)
Musical Director: R. Bennett BenetskyGuitarist: Karl Herreshoff and Stephen SahleinCast
Don Quixote (Cervantes)
Apr 11, 1967 - Jul 1967The Horse
The Horse
Dancing Horse
Maria
the Innkeeper's WifeDancing Horse
Tenorio
a MuleteerPedro
the Head MuleteerMan of The Inquisition
Dancing Horse
Understudies: Louise Armstrong (The Housekeeper), Dell Brownlee (Aldonza (Dulcinea)), Renato Cibelli (Don Quixote (Cervantes), The Innkeeper), Jack Dabdoub (Don Quixote (Cervantes), The Innkeeper), Ralph Farnsworth (The Padre), Jonathan Fox (Captain of the Inquisition), John Gorrin (Swing Dancer), Rosemary Harvey (Antonia, Fermina), David Holliday (Don Quixote (Cervantes)), Jeff Killion (Pedro), Alfred Leberfeld (Dr. Carrasco, The Barber), Stephen Pearlman (The Innkeeper, Pedro), Wilson Robey (Sancho Panza, The Padre), Shev Rodgers (The Innkeeper), Violet Santangelo (Aldonza (Dulcinea), Maria), Harry Theyard (Dr. Carrasco) and Barbara Williams (Aldonza (Dulcinea))Martin Beck Theatre (Mar 20, 1968 - Mar 01, 1971)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Martin Beck EstateProduction Stage Manager: James S. Gelb; Stage Manager: Martin NewmanGuitarist: Stephen Sahlein; Assistant Conductor: Teresa MontesCast
Man of The Inquisition
Don Quixote (Cervantes)
AlternateMan of The Inquisition
Antonia
Dr. Carrasco
Dr. Carrasco
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Guard
The Horse
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Understudies: David Atkinson (Don Quixote (Cervantes)), Lou Criscuolo (Sancho Panza, The Barber), Ted Forlow (The Barber), Janet Gaylord (Antonia, Maria, Fermina), Marcia Gilford (Aldonza (Dulcinea), Antonia), Laurence Guittard (Don Quixote (Cervantes)), Patricia Lens (Antonia, Fermina), Bruce MacKay (The Innkeeper), Rita Metzger (The Housekeeper), Paul Michael (The Innkeeper), Violet Santangelo (Aldonza (Dulcinea), Maria), David Wilder (Pedro) and Emily Yancy (Aldonza (Dulcinea))Eden Theatre (Mar 03, 1971 - May 24, 1971)
Cast
Mark Hellinger Theatre (May 26, 1971 - Jun 26, 1971)
Theatre Owned / Operated by Max Stahl and Stanley Stahl -
Songsmusic by Mitch Leigh; lyrics by Joe DarionMan of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)Don Quixote (Cervantes), Sancho Panza and HorsesIt's All the SameAldonza (Dulcinea) and MuleteersDulcineaDon Quixote (Cervantes) and MuleteersI'm Only Thinking of HimThe Padre, Antonia, The Housekeeper and Dr. CarrascoI Really Like HimSancho PanzaWhat Does He Want of Me?Aldonza (Dulcinea)Little Bird, Little BirdAnselmo and MuleteersBarber's SongThe BarberGolden Helmet of MambrinoDon Quixote (Cervantes), Sancho Panza, The Barber and MuleteersTo Each His Dulcinea (To Every Man His Dream)The PadreThe Impossible Dream (The Quest)Don Quixote (Cervantes)The CombatDon Quixote (Cervantes), Aldonza (Dulcinea), Sancho Panza and MuleteersThe Dubbing/Knight of the Woeful CountenanceThe Innkeeper, Aldonza (Dulcinea) and Sancho PanzaThe AbductionAldonza (Dulcinea) and MuleteersMoorish DanceEnsembleAldonzaAldonza (Dulcinea)The Knight of the MirrorsDon Quixote (Cervantes), the Knights and His AttendantsA Little GossipSancho PanzaDulcinea (Reprise)Aldonza (Dulcinea)Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote) (Reprise)Don Quixote (Cervantes), Aldonza (Dulcinea) and Sancho PanzaThe PsalmThe PadreThe Impossible Dream (The Quest) (Reprise)Company
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1966 Winner
Book by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Produced by Albert W. Selden and Hal James
Best Composer and Lyricist
Best Actor in a Musical
1966 Winner
Richard Kiley
Best Scenic Design
1966 Winner
Scenic Design by Howard BayBest Costume Design
Best Choreography
1966 Nominee
Choreographed by Jack Cole
Best Direction of a Musical
1966 Winner
Directed by Albert Marre
Theatre Owned / Operated by The American National Theatre and Academy; ANTA Theatre Managing Director: Louis A. Lotito
Produced by Albert W. Selden and Hal James
Originally produced by ANTA-Goodspeed
Written by Dale Wasserman; Music by Mitch Leigh; Lyrics by Joe Darion; Suggested by the life and works of Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra; Music arranged by Carlyle W. Hall, Sr.; Dance arrangements by Neil Warner; Musical Director: Neil Warner
Scenic Design by Howard Bay; Lighting Design by Howard Bay; Costume Design by Howard Bay and Patton Campbell; Hair Design by Charles LoPresto; Assistant to Mr. Bay: John Braden
General Manager: Walter Fried; Company Manager: Gino Giglio
Assistant Stage Mgr: Phill Lipman and Renato Cibelli; Technical Advisor: John Higgins; Production Stage Manager: Marnel Sumner
Press Representative: Arthur Cantor, Arthur Solomon, Merle Debuskey and Faith Geer; Dance Captain: Eddie Roll; Production Assistant: Dwight Frye
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Understudies:
Dell Brownlee
(Antonia, Maria, Fermina), Renato Cibelli
(Dr. Carrasco, Pedro), Jon Cypher
(Don Quixote (Cervantes)), Ray Dash
(Captain of the Inquisition), Marceline Decker
(The Housekeeper), Ralph Farnworth
(The Padre), Gerrianne Raphael
(Aldonza (Dulcinea)) and Eddie Roll
(Sancho Panza, The Barber)
ANTA Washington Square Theatre (Nov 22, 1965 - Mar 18, 1968)
Musical Director: R. Bennett Benetsky
Guitarist: Karl Herreshoff and Stephen Sahlein
Cast
Don Quixote (Cervantes)
Apr 11, 1967 - Jul 1967
The Horse
The Horse
Dancing Horse
Maria
the Innkeeper's Wife
Dancing Horse
Tenorio
a Muleteer
Pedro
the Head Muleteer
Man of The Inquisition
Dancing Horse
Understudies:
Louise Armstrong
(The Housekeeper), Dell Brownlee
(Aldonza (Dulcinea)), Renato Cibelli
(Don Quixote (Cervantes), The Innkeeper), Jack Dabdoub
(Don Quixote (Cervantes), The Innkeeper), Ralph Farnsworth
(The Padre), Jonathan Fox
(Captain of the Inquisition), John Gorrin
(Swing Dancer), Rosemary Harvey
(Antonia, Fermina), David Holliday
(Don Quixote (Cervantes)), Jeff Killion
(Pedro), Alfred Leberfeld
(Dr. Carrasco, The Barber), Stephen Pearlman
(The Innkeeper, Pedro), Wilson Robey
(Sancho Panza, The Padre), Shev Rodgers
(The Innkeeper), Violet Santangelo
(Aldonza (Dulcinea), Maria), Harry Theyard
(Dr. Carrasco) and Barbara Williams
(Aldonza (Dulcinea))
Martin Beck Theatre (Mar 20, 1968 - Mar 01, 1971)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Martin Beck Estate
Production Stage Manager: James S. Gelb; Stage Manager: Martin Newman
Guitarist: Stephen Sahlein; Assistant Conductor: Teresa Montes
Cast
Man of The Inquisition
Don Quixote (Cervantes)
Alternate
Man of The Inquisition
Antonia
Dr. Carrasco
Dr. Carrasco
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Guard
The Horse
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Man of The Inquisition
Understudies:
David Atkinson
(Don Quixote (Cervantes)), Lou Criscuolo
(Sancho Panza, The Barber), Ted Forlow
(The Barber), Janet Gaylord
(Antonia, Maria, Fermina), Marcia Gilford
(Aldonza (Dulcinea), Antonia), Laurence Guittard
(Don Quixote (Cervantes)), Patricia Lens
(Antonia, Fermina), Bruce MacKay
(The Innkeeper), Rita Metzger
(The Housekeeper), Paul Michael
(The Innkeeper), Violet Santangelo
(Aldonza (Dulcinea), Maria), David Wilder
(Pedro) and Emily Yancy
(Aldonza (Dulcinea))
Eden Theatre (Mar 03, 1971 - May 24, 1971)
Cast
Mark Hellinger Theatre (May 26, 1971 - Jun 26, 1971)
Theatre Owned / Operated by Max Stahl and Stanley Stahl
music by Mitch Leigh; lyrics by Joe Darion
Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)
Don Quixote (Cervantes), Sancho Panza and Horses
It's All the Same
Aldonza (Dulcinea) and Muleteers
Dulcinea
Don Quixote (Cervantes) and Muleteers
I'm Only Thinking of Him
The Padre, Antonia, The Housekeeper and Dr. Carrasco
I Really Like Him
Sancho Panza
What Does He Want of Me?
Aldonza (Dulcinea)
Little Bird, Little Bird
Anselmo and Muleteers
Barber's Song
The Barber
Golden Helmet of Mambrino
Don Quixote (Cervantes), Sancho Panza, The Barber and Muleteers
To Each His Dulcinea (To Every Man His Dream)
The Padre
The Impossible Dream (The Quest)
Don Quixote (Cervantes)
The Combat
Don Quixote (Cervantes), Aldonza (Dulcinea), Sancho Panza and Muleteers
The Dubbing/Knight of the Woeful Countenance
The Innkeeper, Aldonza (Dulcinea) and Sancho Panza
The Abduction
Aldonza (Dulcinea) and Muleteers
Moorish Dance
Ensemble
Aldonza
Aldonza (Dulcinea)
The Knight of the Mirrors
Don Quixote (Cervantes), the Knights and His Attendants
A Little Gossip
Sancho Panza
Dulcinea
(Reprise)
Aldonza (Dulcinea)
Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)
(Reprise)
Don Quixote (Cervantes), Aldonza (Dulcinea) and Sancho Panza
The Psalm
The Padre
The Impossible Dream (The Quest)
(Reprise)
Company
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1966 Winner
Book by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Produced by Albert W. Selden and Hal James
Book by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Produced by Albert W. Selden and Hal James
Best Composer and Lyricist
Best Actor in a Musical
1966 Winner
Richard Kiley
Richard Kiley
Best Scenic Design
1966 Winner
Scenic Design by Howard Bay
Scenic Design by Howard Bay
Best Costume Design
Best Choreography
1966 Nominee
Choreographed by Jack Cole
Choreographed by Jack Cole
Best Direction of a Musical
1966 Winner
Directed by Albert Marre
Directed by Albert Marre
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