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Happy End
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Original
Broadway
Opening Date
May 07, 1977
Closing Date
Jul 10, 1977
Performances
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Open Date: May 07, 1977
Close Date: Jul 10, 1977
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Martin Beck Theatre
(May 07, 1977 - Jul 10, 1977)
Setting
Chicago. December 1915.
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Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
Jujamcyn Theaters (under the direction of Richard G. Wolff, President)
Produced by
Michael Harvey
and
The Chelsea Theater Center (Robert Kalfin: Artistic Director; Michael David: Executive Director)
; Associate Producer:
Wilder Luke Burnap
Music by
Kurt Weill
; Lyrics by
Bertolt Brecht
; Original German play by
Elisabeth Hauptmann
; Book adapted by
Michael Feingold
; Musical Director:
Roland Gagnon
; Assistant Musical Dir.:
David Krane
; Lyrics adapted by
Michael Feingold
Chelsea Theater Center Production newly conceived by
Robert Kalfin
; Directed by
Robert Kalfin
and
Patricia Birch
; Staged by
Patricia Birch
Scenic Design by
Robert U. Taylor
; Costume Design by
Carrie F. Robbins
; Lighting Design by
Jennifer Tipton
; Hair Design by
Patrik D. Moreton
; Make-Up Design by
Patrik D. Moreton
General Manager:
Jack Schlissel
and
Jay Kingwill
; Company Manager:
Albert Poland
Production Stage Manager:
Mark Wright
; Stage Manager:
Charles Kindl
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Christopher Cara
; Technical Supervisor:
Mitch Miller
General Press Representative:
Susan Bloch
; Advertising:
Great Scott Advertising
; Photographer:
Martha Swope
Grayson Hall
A Lady in Gray
"The Fly"
Christopher Lloyd
Due to a leg injury, Christopher Lloyd did not perform on opening night; Bob Gunton went on until Mr. Lloyd could resume the role on crutches
Bill Cracker
Meryl Streep
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
"Hallelujah Lil"
Benjamin Rayson
Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer
Liz Sheridan
Major Stone
Tony Azito
Dr. Nakamura
"The Governor"
Raymond J. Barry
Johnny Flint
"Baby Face"
Alexandra Borrie
Sister Jane
Christopher Cara
Brother Ben Owens
John A. Coe
Jimmy Dexter
"The Reverend"
Donna Emmanuel
Miriam
the barmaid
Joe Grifasi
Captain Hannibal Jackson
Bob Gunton
Performed the role on opening night
Bill Cracker
Prudence Wright Holmes
Sister Mary
Kristin Jolliff
Member of The Fold
Frank Kopyc
Member of The Fold
Tom Mardirosian
Member of The Fold
Martha Miller
Member of The Fold
Victor Pappas
Member of The Fold
David Pursley
A Cop
Robert Weil
Bob Marker
"The Professor"
Standby:
Bob Gunton
(Bill Cracker)
Understudies:
Alexandra Borrie
(Lieutenant Lillian Holiday),
Donna Emmanuel
(Sister Jane),
Kristin Jolliff
(Miriam, Sister Mary),
Frank Kopyc
(Captain Hannibal Jackson),
Tom Mardirosian
(Johnny Flint, A Cop),
Martha Miller
(Major Stone, A Lady in Gray),
Victor Pappas
(Dr. Nakamura, Bob Marker) and
David Pursley
(Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer, Jimmy Dexter)
Martin Beck Theatre
(May 07, 1977 - Jul 10, 1977)
Cast
Victor Pappas
Dr. Nakamura
"The Governor"
Janie Sell
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
"Hallelujah Lil"
Songs
music by
Kurt Weill
; lyrics by
Bertolt Brecht
Act 1
Sung By
Prologue
Company
The Bilbao Song
Governor, Baby Face, Bill Cracker and Gang
Lieutenants of the Lord
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday and Army
March Ahead
Army
The Sailors' Tango
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
Act 2
Sung By
Brother, Give Yourself a Shove
Army and Fold
Song of the Big Shot
Governor
Don't Be Afraid
Sister Jane, Army and Fold
In Our Childhood's Bright Endeavor
Captain Hannibal Jackson
The Liquor Dealer's Dream
Captain Hannibal Jackson, Governor, Sister Jane, Army and Fold
Act 3
Sung By
The Mandalay Song
Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer and Gang
Surabaya Johnny
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
Song of the Big Shot
(Reprise)
Bill Cracker
Ballad of the Lily of Hell
The Fly
The Happy End
Company
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1977 Nominee
Produced by
Michael Harvey
and
The Chelsea Theater Center (Robert Kalfin: Artistic Director; Michael David: Executive Director)
Best Book of a Musical
1977 Nominee
Book adapted by
Michael Feingold
Based on
Elisabeth Hauptmann
Best Original Score
1977 Nominee
Lyrics by
Bertolt Brecht
and
Michael Feingold
Music by
Kurt Weill
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
1977 Nominee
Produced by
Michael Harvey
and
The Chelsea Theater Center (Robert Kalfin: Artistic Director; Michael David: Executive Director)
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1977 Nominee
Meryl Streep
People
Songs
Awards
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
Jujamcyn Theaters (under the direction of Richard G. Wolff, President)
Produced by
Michael Harvey
and
The Chelsea Theater Center (Robert Kalfin: Artistic Director; Michael David: Executive Director)
; Associate Producer:
Wilder Luke Burnap
Music by
Kurt Weill
; Lyrics by
Bertolt Brecht
; Original German play by
Elisabeth Hauptmann
; Book adapted by
Michael Feingold
; Musical Director:
Roland Gagnon
; Assistant Musical Dir.:
David Krane
; Lyrics adapted by
Michael Feingold
Chelsea Theater Center Production newly conceived by
Robert Kalfin
; Directed by
Robert Kalfin
and
Patricia Birch
; Staged by
Patricia Birch
Scenic Design by
Robert U. Taylor
; Costume Design by
Carrie F. Robbins
; Lighting Design by
Jennifer Tipton
; Hair Design by
Patrik D. Moreton
; Make-Up Design by
Patrik D. Moreton
General Manager:
Jack Schlissel
and
Jay Kingwill
; Company Manager:
Albert Poland
Production Stage Manager:
Mark Wright
; Stage Manager:
Charles Kindl
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Christopher Cara
; Technical Supervisor:
Mitch Miller
General Press Representative:
Susan Bloch
; Advertising:
Great Scott Advertising
; Photographer:
Martha Swope
Grayson Hall
A Lady in Gray
"The Fly"
Christopher Lloyd
Due to a leg injury, Christopher Lloyd did not perform on opening night; Bob Gunton went on until Mr. Lloyd could resume the role on crutches
Bill Cracker
Meryl Streep
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
"Hallelujah Lil"
Benjamin Rayson
Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer
Liz Sheridan
Major Stone
Tony Azito
Dr. Nakamura
"The Governor"
Raymond J. Barry
Johnny Flint
"Baby Face"
Alexandra Borrie
Sister Jane
Christopher Cara
Brother Ben Owens
John A. Coe
Jimmy Dexter
"The Reverend"
Donna Emmanuel
Miriam
the barmaid
Joe Grifasi
Captain Hannibal Jackson
Bob Gunton
Performed the role on opening night
Bill Cracker
Prudence Wright Holmes
Sister Mary
Kristin Jolliff
Member of The Fold
Frank Kopyc
Member of The Fold
Tom Mardirosian
Member of The Fold
Martha Miller
Member of The Fold
Victor Pappas
Member of The Fold
David Pursley
A Cop
Robert Weil
Bob Marker
"The Professor"
Standby:
Bob Gunton
(Bill Cracker)
Understudies:
Alexandra Borrie
(Lieutenant Lillian Holiday),
Donna Emmanuel
(Sister Jane),
Kristin Jolliff
(Miriam, Sister Mary),
Frank Kopyc
(Captain Hannibal Jackson),
Tom Mardirosian
(Johnny Flint, A Cop),
Martha Miller
(Major Stone, A Lady in Gray),
Victor Pappas
(Dr. Nakamura, Bob Marker) and
David Pursley
(Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer, Jimmy Dexter)
Martin Beck Theatre
(May 07, 1977 - Jul 10, 1977)
Cast
Victor Pappas
Dr. Nakamura
"The Governor"
Janie Sell
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
"Hallelujah Lil"
music by
Kurt Weill
; lyrics by
Bertolt Brecht
Act 1
Sung By
Prologue
Company
The Bilbao Song
Governor, Baby Face, Bill Cracker and Gang
Lieutenants of the Lord
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday and Army
March Ahead
Army
The Sailors' Tango
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
Act 2
Sung By
Brother, Give Yourself a Shove
Army and Fold
Song of the Big Shot
Governor
Don't Be Afraid
Sister Jane, Army and Fold
In Our Childhood's Bright Endeavor
Captain Hannibal Jackson
The Liquor Dealer's Dream
Captain Hannibal Jackson, Governor, Sister Jane, Army and Fold
Act 3
Sung By
The Mandalay Song
Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer and Gang
Surabaya Johnny
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday
Song of the Big Shot
(Reprise)
Bill Cracker
Ballad of the Lily of Hell
The Fly
The Happy End
Company
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1977 Nominee
Produced by
Michael Harvey
and
The Chelsea Theater Center (Robert Kalfin: Artistic Director; Michael David: Executive Director)
Best Book of a Musical
1977 Nominee
Book adapted by
Michael Feingold
Based on
Elisabeth Hauptmann
Best Original Score
1977 Nominee
Lyrics by
Bertolt Brecht
and
Michael Feingold
Music by
Kurt Weill
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
1977 Nominee
Produced by
Michael Harvey
and
The Chelsea Theater Center (Robert Kalfin: Artistic Director; Michael David: Executive Director)
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1977 Nominee
Meryl Streep
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