Sweet Charity
MusicalComedyRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Apr 27, 1986
Closing Date
Mar 15, 1987
1st Preview
Apr 15, 1986
1st Preview
Apr 15, 1986
Previews
15
Performances
369
MusicalComedyRevivalBroadway
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Open Date: Apr 27, 1986
Close Date: Mar 15, 1987
Closed Flag: n
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
New York. Mid 1960s.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Minskoff Organization; Theatre Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: Pres; Joseph Z. Nederlander: Exec VP, Arthur Rubin: VP/GM)Book by Neil Simon; Music by Cy Coleman; Lyrics by Dorothy Fields; Based upon an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Flaiano; Musical Director: Fred Werner; Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Additional orchestrations by Richard Bellis, Fred Werner and Billy MayOriginal production conceived, staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse; Directed by Bob Fosse; Choreographed by Bob FosseScenic Design by Robert Randolph; Lighting Design by Robert Randolph; Costume Design by Patricia Zipprodt; Sound Design by Otts Munderloh; Hair Design by Phyllis Della; Frug hair pieces by Sergio Valente Beauty Center of BergdorfGeneral Manager: Joseph Harris Associates, Inc.; Company Manager: Kathleen LoweProduction Manager: Phil Friedman; Production Stage Manager: Craig Jacobs; Stage Manager: Lani Ball; Technical Supervisor: Jeremiah Harris Associates; Assistant Stage Mgr: David BlackwellMusic Contractor: John Miller; Assistant Conductor: Don Rebic; Violin: Abraham Appleman, Richard Henrickson , Deborah Wong, Sidney Kaufman and Sang Kim; Cello: Avron Coleman and Eileen Folson; Trombone: Sy Berger, Garfield Fobbs and Bob Hankle; Trumpet: Glenn Drewes, David Rogers and Frank Fighera; Reeds: John Campo, Ken Hitchcock, Alva Hunt, Eddie Salkin and Jerry Dodgion; Bass: David Finck; Percussion: Joseph Passaro; Keyboards: Don Rebic; Drums: Jimmie Young; Musician: Craig SnyderCasting: Howard Feuer; General Press Representative: Jeffrey Richards Associates; Assistant to Mr. Fosse: Gwen Verdon; Dance Captain: Mimi Quillin; Associate Dance Captain: Chet Walker; Miss Nygren's Fur by Ben Kahn Furs; Advertising: Fisher & Co.Special thanks to Dizzy GillespieEnsembleOld MaidEnsembleEnsembleBrother HaroldEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsemblePanhandlerReceptionistGood FairyEnsembleWaiterEnsembleSwings: Michelle O'Steen and Chet WalkerStandby: Bebe Neuwirth (Charity)Understudies: Kirsten Childs (Helene), Christine Colby (Ursula), Kim Morgan Greene (Charity), Jan Horvath (Good Fairy, Woman with Hat, Panhandler, Receptionist), Michael Licata (Oscar, Vittorio Vidal), Tanis Michaels (Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck), Dana Moore (Nickie), Kelly Patterson (Vittorio Vidal), David Warren-Gibson (Oscar) and Tom Wierney (Herman)
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Songsmusic by Cy Coleman; lyrics by Dorothy FieldsAct 1Sung ByYou Should See YourselfCharity and Dark GlassesThe RescueThe Passers-byBig SpenderNickie, Helene and The Fan-Dango GirlsRich Man's FrugRosie, Ice Cream Vendor, Young Spanish Man and The PatronsIf My Friends Could See Me NowCharityToo Many TomorrowsVittorio VidalThere's Gotta Be Something Better Than ThisCharity, Nickie and HeleneI'm The Bravest IndividualCharity and OscarAct 2Sung ByRhythm of LifeDaddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck, Brother Harold, Brother Ray and WorshippersBaby Dream Your DreamNickie and HeleneSweet CharityOscarWhere Am I GoingCharityI'm A Brass BandCharity and her Brass BandI Love To Cry At WeddingsHerman, Doorman, Nickie, Helene, Girls and Patrons
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Actress in a Musical
1986 Nominee
Debbie Allen
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1986 Winner
Michael Rupert
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1986 Winner
Bebe Neuwirth
Best Costume Design
1986 Winner
Costume Design by Patricia Zipprodt
Best Reproduction (Play or Musical)
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1986 Nominee
Debbie Allen
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
1986 Winner
Michael RupertOutstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1986 Nominee
Bebe NeuwirthOutstanding Director of a Musical
1986 Nominee
Directed by Bob FosseOutstanding Orchestration
1986 Nominee
Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by Minskoff Organization; Theatre Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: Pres; Joseph Z. Nederlander: Exec VP, Arthur Rubin: VP/GM)
Book by Neil Simon; Music by Cy Coleman; Lyrics by Dorothy Fields; Based upon an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Flaiano; Musical Director: Fred Werner; Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Additional orchestrations by Richard Bellis, Fred Werner and Billy May
Original production conceived, staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse; Directed by Bob Fosse; Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Scenic Design by Robert Randolph; Lighting Design by Robert Randolph; Costume Design by Patricia Zipprodt; Sound Design by Otts Munderloh; Hair Design by Phyllis Della; Frug hair pieces by Sergio Valente Beauty Center of Bergdorf
General Manager: Joseph Harris Associates, Inc.; Company Manager: Kathleen Lowe
Production Manager: Phil Friedman; Production Stage Manager: Craig Jacobs; Stage Manager: Lani Ball; Technical Supervisor: Jeremiah Harris Associates; Assistant Stage Mgr: David Blackwell
Music Contractor: John Miller; Assistant Conductor: Don Rebic; Violin: Abraham Appleman, Richard Henrickson , Deborah Wong, Sidney Kaufman and Sang Kim; Cello: Avron Coleman and Eileen Folson; Trombone: Sy Berger, Garfield Fobbs and Bob Hankle; Trumpet: Glenn Drewes, David Rogers and Frank Fighera; Reeds: John Campo, Ken Hitchcock, Alva Hunt, Eddie Salkin and Jerry Dodgion; Bass: David Finck; Percussion: Joseph Passaro; Keyboards: Don Rebic; Drums: Jimmie Young; Musician: Craig Snyder
Casting: Howard Feuer; General Press Representative: Jeffrey Richards Associates; Assistant to Mr. Fosse: Gwen Verdon; Dance Captain: Mimi Quillin; Associate Dance Captain: Chet Walker; Miss Nygren's Fur by Ben Kahn Furs; Advertising: Fisher & Co.
Special thanks to Dizzy Gillespie
Ensemble
Old Maid
Ensemble
Ensemble
Brother Harold
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Panhandler
Receptionist
Good Fairy
Ensemble
Waiter
Ensemble
Swings:
Michelle O'Steen
and Chet Walker
Standby:
Bebe Neuwirth
(Charity)
Understudies:
Kirsten Childs
(Helene), Christine Colby
(Ursula), Kim Morgan Greene
(Charity), Jan Horvath
(Good Fairy, Woman with Hat, Panhandler, Receptionist), Michael Licata
(Oscar, Vittorio Vidal), Tanis Michaels
(Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck), Dana Moore
(Nickie), Kelly Patterson
(Vittorio Vidal), David Warren-Gibson
(Oscar) and Tom Wierney
(Herman)
music by Cy Coleman; lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Act 1
Sung By
You Should See Yourself
Charity and Dark Glasses
The Rescue
The Passers-by
Big Spender
Nickie, Helene and The Fan-Dango Girls
Rich Man's Frug
Rosie, Ice Cream Vendor, Young Spanish Man and The Patrons
If My Friends Could See Me Now
Charity
Too Many Tomorrows
Vittorio Vidal
There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This
Charity, Nickie and Helene
I'm The Bravest Individual
Charity and Oscar
Act 2
Sung By
Rhythm of Life
Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck, Brother Harold, Brother Ray and Worshippers
Baby Dream Your Dream
Nickie and Helene
Sweet Charity
Oscar
Where Am I Going
Charity
I'm A Brass Band
Charity and her Brass Band
I Love To Cry At Weddings
Herman, Doorman, Nickie, Helene, Girls and Patrons
Tony Award®
Best Actress in a Musical
1986 Nominee
Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1986 Winner
Michael Rupert
Michael Rupert
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1986 Winner
Bebe Neuwirth
Bebe Neuwirth
Best Costume Design
1986 Winner
Costume Design by Patricia Zipprodt
Costume Design by Patricia Zipprodt
Best Reproduction (Play or Musical)
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1986 Nominee
Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
1986 Winner
Michael Rupert
Michael Rupert
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1986 Nominee
Bebe Neuwirth
Bebe Neuwirth
Outstanding Director of a Musical
1986 Nominee
Directed by Bob Fosse
Directed by Bob Fosse
Outstanding Orchestration
1986 Nominee
Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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