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Helen Hayes Theatre , (11/14/1979 - 5/18/1980)
First Preview:Nov 07, 1979 Total Previews:6
Opening Date:Nov 14, 1979   
Closing Date:May 18, 1980 Total Performances:214

Category: Play, Play with music, Original, Broadway


Production Staff [See More]
Theatre Operated by Lester Osterman
Produced by Arthur Whitelaw and Miriam Bienstock; Produced in association with Lita Starr
Originally produced by The Chelsea Theater Center (Robert Kalfin: Artistic Director; Michael David: Executive Director)
Written by Mark Rozovsky; Adapted from "Kholstomer: The Story of a Horse" by Leo Tolstoy; English Stage Version by Robert Kalfin and Steve Brown; Based on a Translation by Tamara Bering Sunguroff; Music by Mark Rozovsky and S. Vetkin; Original Russian lyrics by Uri Riashentsev; Adaptor, composer of new additional music: Norman L. Berman; Vocal and instrumental arrangements: Norman L. Berman; Musical Director: Norman L. Berman; New English lyrics by Steve Brown
Directed by Robert Kalfin and Lynne Gannaway
Scenic Design by Wolfgang Roth; Costume Design by Andrew B. Marlay; Lighting Design by Robby Monk; Sound Design by Gary Harris
General Manager: Arthur Whitelaw; Company Manager: Sam Pagliaro
Production Stage Manager: Zoya Wyeth; Technical Director: Sander Gossard; Stage Manager: Laurie F. Stone and Vincent A. Feraudo
Orchestra Manager: John Monaco; Conducted by Norman L. Berman
Dance Captain: Benjamin Hendrickson; General Press Representative: Shirley Herz and Jan Greenberg; Press Representative: Gail Bell; Press Assistant: Sam Rudy; Casting: Michael Fender; Advertising: Ash / LeDonne; Photographer: Peter Cunningham
Cast
Gerald Hiken Strider
Pamela Burrell Viazapurikha / Mathieu / Marie
Gordon Gould Prince Serpuhofsky
Benjamin Hendrickson Count Bobrinsky / Darling / The Lieutenant
Steven Blane Gypsy
Katherine-Mary Brown Actor
John Brownlee Actor
Roger De Koven Vaska / Mr. Willingstone
Nina Dova Gypsy
Vincent A. Feraudo Bet Taker
Igors Gavon Feofan / Fritz
Tad Ingram Actor
Nancy Kawalek Actor
Jeannine Khoutieff Actor
Skip Lawing Groom
Ronnie Newman General / Announcer
Karen Trott Gypsy
Vicki Van Grack Actor
Charles Walker Vendor
Understudies: Katherine-Mary Brown (Viazapurikha / Mathieu / Marie), John Brownlee (Groom), Tad Ingram (General / Announcer, Prince Serpuhofsky, Strider, Vaska / Mr. Willingstone), Skip Lawing (Count Bobrinsky / Darling / The Lieutenant) and Charles Walker (Feofan / Fritz)
1980 Tony Award® Best Actor in Play
 Performer: Gerald Hiken [nominee]
1980 Tony Award® Best Featured Actress in a Play
 Pamela Burrell [nominee]
1980 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Play
 Gerald Hiken [nominee]
1980 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Director of a Play
 Directed by Robert Kalfin and Lynne Gannaway [nominee]
1980 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Lyrics
 New English lyrics by Steve Brown [nominee]
1980 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Sound Design
winnerMusical Director: Norman L. Berman [winner]
1980 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Music in a Play
winnerAdaptor, composer of new additional music: Norman L. Berman [winner]