PlayComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
May 06, 1981
Closing Date
May 17, 1981
1st Preview
Apr 23, 1981
1st Preview
Apr 23, 1981
Previews
14
Performances
14
PlayComedyOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Biltmore Theatre
(May 06, 1981 - May 17, 1981)
Setting
The Rydell Estate Mansion in Old Westbury, Long Island and New York City. Spring, 1980.
Theatre Operated by The Messrs. Nederlander; Theatre Owned by The Biltmore Theatre Corp.-Sharcar, Inc. (David J. Cogan: President)
Produced by Gloria Hope Sher, Marjorie Moon and Jay J. Cohen; Produced in association with Zaida Coles Edley and Spirit Will Productions, Inc.
Originally produced by the Billie Holiday Theatre
Written by A. Marcus Hemphill; Incidental music and lyrics by Gene McFadden, John Whitehead and Melba Moore
Directed by Mikell Pinkney
Scenic Design by Felix E. Cochren; Costume Design by Marty Pakledinaz; Lighting Design by Tim Phillips; Sound Design by Joseph Donohue; Hair Design by Gene Sheppard; Make-Up Consultant: Raymond Shelton
Executive Producer: Ashton Springer; General Manager: Theatre Management Associates, Inc.; Company Manager: Mary Card; Assistant Co. Mgr: Young T. Hughley, Jr.
Production Stage Manager: Ed Cambridge; Stage Manager: David Blackwell
Conducted by Barry Eastmond
General Press Representative: Jacksina and Freedman; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner and Associates; Photographer: Marcus De Voe
Melba Moore
Inacent Black
Ed Cambridge
Voice of Hamilton Rydell
Rosanna Carter
Waitress
Lorey Hayes
Sally-Baby Washington
Reginald Vel Johnson
Marv Rydell
Gregory Miller
Helwin Rydell
Barbara Montgomery
Mama Essie Rydell
Ronald "Smokey" Stevens
Pretty Pete
Count Stovall
Charles Rydell
Bruce Strickland
Percy Rydell
Joyce Sylvester
Carmen Casteel
Understudies: Nora Cole (Sally-Baby Washington, Carmen Casteel), Elaine Graham (Inacent Black) and Skip Waters (Charles Rydell, Helwin Rydell, Percy Rydell)
Season:
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Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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