MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Feb 09, 1984
Closing Date
Aug 04, 1984
1st Preview
Jan 12, 1984
1st Preview
Jan 12, 1984
Previews
29
Performances
204
MusicalOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Martin Beck Theatre
(Feb 09, 1984 - Aug 04, 1984)
Setting
A roller rink somewhere on the Eastern seaboard. The 1970s.
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; Rehearsal Pianist: Paul Ford
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
Liza Minnelli
Angel
Jan 12, 1984 - Jul 15, 1984
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
Jan 12, 1984 - Jul 01, 1984
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
Standby: 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)

Martin Beck Theatre (Feb 09, 1984 - Aug 04, 1984)

Cast

Stockard Channing
Angel
Jul 17, 1984 - Aug 04, 1984
Scott Ellis
Mrs. Antonelli
Frank Mastrocola
Danny
Kimi Parks
Little Girl
Jul 02, 1984 - Aug 04, 1984
Standby: Mary Testa (Angel)
Understudy: Barclay DeVeau (Little Girl)
music by John Kander; lyrics by Fred Ebb
Act 1
Sung By
Colored Lights
Angel
Chief 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 2
Sung 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

Tony Award®

 

Best Original Score

1984 Nominee
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Music by John Kander

Best Actress in a Musical

1984 Winner
Chita Rivera
 

Best Actress in a Musical

1984 Nominee
Liza Minnelli
 

Best Scenic Design

1984 Nominee
Scenic Design by Peter Larkin
 

Best Choreography

1984 Nominee
Choreographed by Graciela Daniele

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Musical

1984 Nominee
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)

Outstanding Actress in a Musical

1984 Winner
Chita Rivera
 

Outstanding Actress in a Musical

1984 Nominee
Liza Minnelli
 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

1984 Nominee
Directed by A. J. Antoon
 

Outstanding Lighting Design

1984 Nominee
Lighting Design by Marc B. Weiss
 

Outstanding Set Design

1984 Nominee
Scenic Design by Peter Larkin
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