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Late Nite Comic
A love story...with a punch line.
Musical
Original
Broadway
Opening Date
Oct 15, 1987
Closing Date
Oct 17, 1987
1st Preview
Oct 02, 1987
1st Preview
Oct 02, 1987
Previews
15
Performances
4
Musical
Original
Broadway
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Open Date: Oct 15, 1987
Close Date: Oct 17, 1987
Closed Flag: n
Is Final Week:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Ritz Theatre
(Oct 15, 1987 - Oct 17, 1987)
Comments
Phil Rose was the original director on this production but asked to have his name removed from subsequent playbills. Tony Stevens was uncredited as his replacement.
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Theatre Owned / Operated by
Jujamcyn Theaters (James H. Binger: Chairman; Rocco Landesman: President)
Produced by
Rory Rosegarten
Originally presented at the
American Musical Theatre, Inc.
Book by
Allan Knee
; Music by
Brian Gari
; Lyrics by
Brian Gari
; Musical Director:
Gregory J. Dlugos
; Music orchestrated by
Larry Hochman
; Vocal arrangements by
James Raitt
; Dance arrangements by
James Raitt
Directed by
Philip Rose
and
Tony Stevens
; Choreographed by
Dennis Dennehy
Scenic Design by
Clarke Dunham
; Lighting Design by
Ken Billington
; Costume Design by
Gail Cooper-Hecht
; Sound Design by
Abe Jacob
; Projection Coordinator:
Barbara Tumarkin Dunham
; Hair Design by
Howard Leonard
; Associate Lighting Design:
John McKernon
General Manager:
Frank Scardino Associates, Inc.
Production Stage Manager:
Mortimer Halpern
; Stage Manager:
Brian A. Kaufman
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Lorna Littleway
Orchestra Contractor:
Bill Meade
; Conducted by
Gregory J. Dlugos
; Music Preparation:
Emily Grishman
; Synthesizer Programmer:
Tim Stella
,
Larry Hochman
and
Larry Gates
General Press Representative:
Henry Luhrman Associates
; Casting:
Linda Watson
; Dance Captain:
Danielle P. Connell
; Asst. to the Choreographer:
Danielle P. Connell
; Advertising:
Grey Entertainment & Media
; Photographer:
Martha Swope and Associates
Robert LuPone
David Ackerman
Teresa Tracy
Gabrielle
Pamela Blasetti
Ensemble
Susan
Hooker
Kim Freshwater
Ensemble
Club Owner
Hooker
Lauren Goler
Ensemble
Jenny
Hooker
Patrick Hamilton
Ensemble
Cecil
Club Owner
Voice of God
Krazy Korn Emcee
Judine Hawkins
Ensemble
Hooker
Aja Major
Ensemble
Tanya
Delilah
Michael McAssey
Ensemble
Club Owner
Mike
Las Vegas Emcee
Sharon Moore
Ensemble
Hooker
Metropolitan Ballerina
Mason Roberts
Ensemble
Nat
Bartender
David's Alter Ego
Metropolitan Male Dancer
Susan Santoro
Ensemble
Clara
Hooker
Don Stitt
Ensemble
Club Owner
Bartender
Busboy
Swings:
Danielle P. Connell
and
Barry Finkel
Understudies:
Patrick Hamilton
(David Ackerman) and
Susan Santoro
(Gabrielle)
Songs
music by
Brian Gari
; lyrics by
Brian Gari
Act 1
Sung By
Gabrielle
David Ackerman
The Best in the Business
Club Owners
Clara's Dancing School
Gabrielle
This Lady Isn't Right for Me
David Ackerman
Having Someone
David Ackerman and Club Owners
Stand-Up
David Ackerman
The Best in the Business
(Reprise)
David Ackerman
Late Nite Comic
David Ackerman
Stand-Up
(Reprise)
David Ackerman
It Had to Happen Sometime
David Ackerman and Gabrielle
When I Am Movin'
Gabrielle
Think Big
David Ackerman
Act 2
Sung By
Relax With Me, Baby
David Ackerman, Bartender and Hookers
Dance
David Ackerman and Gabrielle
Late Nite Comic
David Ackerman
It's Such a Different World
David Ackerman, Vegas Girls and Vegas Guys
It Had to Happen Sometime
(Reprise)
David Ackerman and Gabrielle
Gabrielle/Yvonne
(Reprise)
David Ackerman
Statistics
Season:
1987-88
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Late Nite Comic Statistics
1987-88 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
People
Songs
Statistics
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Theatre Owned / Operated by
Jujamcyn Theaters (James H. Binger: Chairman; Rocco Landesman: President)
Produced by
Rory Rosegarten
Originally presented at the
American Musical Theatre, Inc.
Book by
Allan Knee
; Music by
Brian Gari
; Lyrics by
Brian Gari
; Musical Director:
Gregory J. Dlugos
; Music orchestrated by
Larry Hochman
; Vocal arrangements by
James Raitt
; Dance arrangements by
James Raitt
Directed by
Philip Rose
and
Tony Stevens
; Choreographed by
Dennis Dennehy
Scenic Design by
Clarke Dunham
; Lighting Design by
Ken Billington
; Costume Design by
Gail Cooper-Hecht
; Sound Design by
Abe Jacob
; Projection Coordinator:
Barbara Tumarkin Dunham
; Hair Design by
Howard Leonard
; Associate Lighting Design:
John McKernon
General Manager:
Frank Scardino Associates, Inc.
Production Stage Manager:
Mortimer Halpern
; Stage Manager:
Brian A. Kaufman
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Lorna Littleway
Orchestra Contractor:
Bill Meade
; Conducted by
Gregory J. Dlugos
; Music Preparation:
Emily Grishman
; Synthesizer Programmer:
Tim Stella
,
Larry Hochman
and
Larry Gates
General Press Representative:
Henry Luhrman Associates
; Casting:
Linda Watson
; Dance Captain:
Danielle P. Connell
; Asst. to the Choreographer:
Danielle P. Connell
; Advertising:
Grey Entertainment & Media
; Photographer:
Martha Swope and Associates
Robert LuPone
David Ackerman
Teresa Tracy
Gabrielle
Pamela Blasetti
Ensemble
Susan
Hooker
Kim Freshwater
Ensemble
Club Owner
Hooker
Lauren Goler
Ensemble
Jenny
Hooker
Patrick Hamilton
Ensemble
Cecil
Club Owner
Voice of God
Krazy Korn Emcee
Judine Hawkins
Ensemble
Hooker
Aja Major
Ensemble
Tanya
Delilah
Michael McAssey
Ensemble
Club Owner
Mike
Las Vegas Emcee
Sharon Moore
Ensemble
Hooker
Metropolitan Ballerina
Mason Roberts
Ensemble
Nat
Bartender
David's Alter Ego
Metropolitan Male Dancer
Susan Santoro
Ensemble
Clara
Hooker
Don Stitt
Ensemble
Club Owner
Bartender
Busboy
Swings:
Danielle P. Connell
and
Barry Finkel
Understudies:
Patrick Hamilton
(David Ackerman) and
Susan Santoro
(Gabrielle)
music by
Brian Gari
; lyrics by
Brian Gari
Act 1
Sung By
Gabrielle
David Ackerman
The Best in the Business
Club Owners
Clara's Dancing School
Gabrielle
This Lady Isn't Right for Me
David Ackerman
Having Someone
David Ackerman and Club Owners
Stand-Up
David Ackerman
The Best in the Business
(Reprise)
David Ackerman
Late Nite Comic
David Ackerman
Stand-Up
(Reprise)
David Ackerman
It Had to Happen Sometime
David Ackerman and Gabrielle
When I Am Movin'
Gabrielle
Think Big
David Ackerman
Act 2
Sung By
Relax With Me, Baby
David Ackerman, Bartender and Hookers
Dance
David Ackerman and Gabrielle
Late Nite Comic
David Ackerman
It's Such a Different World
David Ackerman, Vegas Girls and Vegas Guys
It Had to Happen Sometime
(Reprise)
David Ackerman and Gabrielle
Gabrielle/Yvonne
(Reprise)
David Ackerman
Season:
1987-88
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Late Nite Comic Statistics
1987-88 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
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