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The Rink   

 
Martin Beck Theatre , (2/09/1984 - 8/04/1984)
First Preview:Jan 12, 1984 Total Previews:29
Opening Date:Feb 09, 1984   
Closing Date:Aug 04, 1984 Total Performances:204

Category: Musical, Original, Broadway
Setting: A roller rink somewhere on the Eastern seaboard. The 1970s.


Production Staff [See More]
Theatre Owned / Operated by Jujamcyn Theaters (under the direction of Richard G. Wolff, President)
Produced by Jules Fisher, Roger Berlind, Joan Cullman, Milbro Productions and Kenneth-John Productions (Kenneth D. Greenblatt: President; John J. Pomerantz: Executive Vice President); Produced in association with Jonathan Farkas and Jujamcyn Theaters (under the direction of Richard G. Wolff, President); Associate Producer: Tina Chen
Book by Terrence McNally; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb; Musical Director: Paul Gemignani; Dance arrangements by Tom Fay; Music orchestrated by Michael Gibson
Directed by A. J. Antoon; Choreographed by Graciela Daniele; Assistant Choreographer: Tina Paul
Scenic Design by Peter Larkin; Costume Design by Theoni V. Aldredge; Lighting Design by Marc B. Weiss; Sound Design by Otts Munderloh; Hair Design by J. Roy Helland; Assistant to Mr. Larkin: William Barclay; Assistant to Mr. Weiss: Susan A. White; Associate Costume Design: Frank Krenz; Assistant to Mr. Munderloh: Kurt Fischer; Personal Assistant to Ms. Aldredge: Caroline Newcomb
Executive Producer: Robin Ullman; General Manager: Marvin A. Krauss Associates, Inc., Gary Gunas, Steven C. Callahan and Joey Parnes; Company Manager: Sue Frost; Management Associate: Jeff Capitola and Allan Williams
Production Stage Manager: Ed Aldridge; Stage Manager: Craig Jacobs; Assistant Stage Mgr: Tom Capps
Music published by Tommy Valando; Musical Coordinator: John Monaco; Conducted by Tom Fay; Associate Conductor: Ron Melrose; Music Preparation: Mathilde Pincus and Victor Jaroway; Rehearsal Drummer Neil Capolongo
Special Effects by Justin Zizes; Magic Consultant: William Schmeelk
General Press Representative: Merle Debuskey; Dance Captain: Rob Marshall; Skating Instructor: April Allen; Press Representative: William Schelble; Casting: Johnson-Liff Associates; Casting Associate: Andrew M. Zerman; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Assistant to the Director: Betty McGonagle; Photographer: Ken Howard
Cast
Liza Minnelli Angel
Chita Rivera Anna
Jason Alexander Lino
Wrecker
Lenny
Punk
Uncle Fausto
Ronn Carroll Ben
Wrecker
Dino's Father
Mrs. Silverman
Sister Philomena
Scott Ellis Lucky
Wrecker
Sugar
Punk
Arnie
Suitor
Bobby Perillo
Danny
Kim Hauser Little Girl
Scott Holmes Guy
Wrecker
Dino
Father Rocco
Debbie Duberman
Mel Johnson, Jr. Buddy
Wrecker
Hiram
Mrs. Jackson
Charlie
Suitor
Junior Miller
Frank Mastrocola Tony
Wrecker
Tom
Punk
Suitor
Peter Reilly
Standbys: Patti Karr (Anna) and Lenora Nemetz (Angel)
Understudies: Rob Marshall (Lino, Lucky, Tony), Frank Mastrocola (Guy), Kimi Parks (Little Girl) and Jim Tushar (Ben, Buddy)
1984 Tony Award® Best Original Score
 Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb [nominee]
1984 Tony Award® Best Actress in a Musical
winnerChita Rivera [winner]
 Liza Minnelli [nominee]
1984 Tony Award® Best Scenic Design
 Peter Larkin [nominee]
1984 Tony Award® Best Choreography
 Graciela Daniele [nominee]
1984 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Musical
 Produced by Jules Fisher, Roger Berlind, Joan Cullman, Milbro Productions and Kenneth-John Productions (Kenneth D. Greenblatt: President; John J. Pomerantz: Executive Vice President); Produced in association with Jonathan Farkas and Jujamcyn Theaters (under the direction of Richard G. Wolff, President) [nominee]
1984 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actress in a Musical
winnerChita Rivera [winner]
 Liza Minnelli [nominee]
1984 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Director of a Musical
 Directed by A. J. Antoon [nominee]
1984 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Lighting Design
 Marc B. Weiss [nominee]
1984 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Set Design
 Scenic Design by Peter Larkin [nominee]
music by John Kander; lyrics by Fred Ebb 
The Rink (Original Broadway Cast) [Remastered] - Various Artists

ACT 1Sung By
Colored Lights Angel
Cheif Cook and Bottle Washer Anna
Don't Ah Ma Me Anna and Angel
Blue Crystal Dino
Under the Roller Coaster Angel
Not Enough Magic Dino, Angel, Anna, Sugar, Hiram, Tom, Lenny and Dino's Father
We Can Make It Anna
After All These Years The Wreckers
Angel's Rink and Social Center Angel and The Wreckers
What Happened to the Old Days? Angel, Mrs. Silverman and Mrs. Jackson
Colored Lights (Reprise)Angel
ACT 2Sung By
The Apple Dosen't Fall Anna and Angel
Marry Me Lenny
We Can Make It (Reprise)Anna
Mrs. A Anna, Angel, Lenny and Suitors
The Rink The Wreckers
Wallflower Anna and Angel
All the Children in a Row Angel and Danny