Threepenny Opera
MusicalDramaReturn EngagementOff-Broadway
Opening Date
Sep 20, 1955
Closing Date
Dec 17, 1961
MusicalDramaReturn EngagementOff-Broadway
Open Date: Sep 20, 1955
Close Date: Dec 17, 1961
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
This production is a return engagement of Threepenny Opera (Mar 10, 1954 - May 30, 1954)
Setting
19th-century London. Peachum's Beggar's Outfit Shop, a brothel in Wapping, Newgate Prison, a street, an empty stable.
Comments
This was an Off-Broadway production. Due to its unique distinction as the only Off-Broadway production eligible for Tony Awards, it is included on IBDB. Closed after 2611 performances.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Lortel, Inc. (Lucille Lortel: President)English adaptation of book and lyrics by Marc Blitzstein; Music by Kurt Weill; Original text by Bertolt Brecht; Original orchestration by Kurt Weill; Musical Director: Samuel MatlovskyProduction Staged by Carmen CapalboScenic Design by William Pitkin; Lighting Design by Peggy ClarkGeneral Manager: Zelda DorfmanProduction Stage Manager: Herbert DuFine; Stage Manager: Rome SmithConducted by Samuel Matlovsky; Pianist: Samuel Matlovsky; Alto Saxophone: Charles Russo; Tenor Saxophone: Walter Wegner; Trumpet: Harry Jenkins and Robert Levenson; Trombone: Elliot Philips; Banjo: Michael Danzi; Tympany and Percussion: Al Howard and Wallace DeyerleNational Press Representative: Bill Doll; Press Representative: Bob Ullman, Seymour Krawitz and Martin Shwartz; Poster, Program & Advertising Artist: David Stone Martin; Program and Advertising Designed by Marshall Lee; Photographer: Zachary FreymanCostume Supervisor: William Pitkin; Assistant to Miss Clark: Alan BandlerFor his help with this production, the producers wish to thank Morris Stonzek; For his invaluable assistance to the production, the producers wish to thank Fred Feller; For his indispensable help and cooperation, the producers acknowledge their gratitude to Louis Schweitzer
Theatre de Lys (Sep 20, 1955 - Dec 17, 1961)
Musical Director: Kelly Wyatt and Mordechai SheinkmanGeneral Manager: Samuel FuntStage Manager: Len RossConducted by Kelly Wyatt and Mordechai Sheinkman; Pianist: Kelly Wyatt and Mordechai Sheinkman; Tenor Saxophone: Ray Shiner, Thomas Mace and Daniel Trimboli; Trombone: Bernie Schneider, Gil Cohen, James Biddlecome and Lawrence Tode; Banjo: John Vicari; Alto Saxophone: Herbert Tishman; Alto Saxophone and Clarinet: Victor Cuscuno; Tympany and Percussion: Gilbert Brienes and Howard Hirsch; Banjo and Guitar: Don Romeo and John Cucci; Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet: Richard Hafer; Trumpet: Bruce Revesz and Felice MarinoPress Representative: Samuel J. Friedman; Photographer: Friedman-AbelesCast
Mrs. PeachumMacheath (Mack the Knife; head of a gang of crooks)Smith (a police constable)Dolly (a whore)Walt Dreary (Macheath's gang)Reverend KimballReadymoney Matt (Macheath's gang)Second Constable -
Songsmusic by Kurt Weill; lyrics by Bertolt BrechtAct 1Sung ByMorning AnthemJonathan Jeremiah PeachumInstead-Of-SongJonathan Jeremiah Peachum and Mrs. PeachumThe Bide-a-Wee in SohoPolly PeachumWedding SongThe GangArmy SongMacheath, Tiger Brown and The GangWedding Song (Reprise)The GangLove SongPolly Peachum and MacheathBallad of DependencyMrs. PeachumThe World is MeanPolly Peachum, Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum and Mrs. PeachumAct 2Sung ByPolly's SongPolly Peachum and MacheathBallad of Dependency (Reprise)Mrs. PeachumPirate JennyJennyTango-BalladJenny and MacheathBallad of the Easy LifeMacheathBarbara-SongLucy BrownJealousy DuetLucy Brown and Polly PeachumHow to SurviveMacheath, Mrs. Peachum and EnsembleAct 3Sung ByUseless SongJonathan Jeremiah Peachum and BeggarsSolomon SongJennyCall From the GraveMacheathDeath MessageMacheathThe Mounted MessengerEnsemble
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1956 Nominee
Scott Merrill
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1956 Winner
Lotte Lenya
Special Award
1956 Recipient
Theatre Owned / Operated by Lortel, Inc. (Lucille Lortel: President)
English adaptation of book and lyrics by Marc Blitzstein; Music by Kurt Weill; Original text by Bertolt Brecht; Original orchestration by Kurt Weill; Musical Director: Samuel Matlovsky
Production Staged by Carmen Capalbo
Scenic Design by William Pitkin; Lighting Design by Peggy Clark
General Manager: Zelda Dorfman
Production Stage Manager: Herbert DuFine; Stage Manager: Rome Smith
Conducted by Samuel Matlovsky; Pianist: Samuel Matlovsky; Alto Saxophone: Charles Russo; Tenor Saxophone: Walter Wegner; Trumpet: Harry Jenkins and Robert Levenson; Trombone: Elliot Philips; Banjo: Michael Danzi; Tympany and Percussion: Al Howard and Wallace Deyerle
National Press Representative: Bill Doll; Press Representative: Bob Ullman, Seymour Krawitz and Martin Shwartz; Poster, Program & Advertising Artist: David Stone Martin; Program and Advertising Designed by Marshall Lee; Photographer: Zachary Freyman
Costume Supervisor: William Pitkin; Assistant to Miss Clark: Alan Bandler
For his help with this production, the producers wish to thank Morris Stonzek; For his invaluable assistance to the production, the producers wish to thank Fred Feller; For his indispensable help and cooperation, the producers acknowledge their gratitude to Louis Schweitzer
Theatre de Lys (Sep 20, 1955 - Dec 17, 1961)
Musical Director: Kelly Wyatt and Mordechai Sheinkman
General Manager: Samuel Funt
Stage Manager: Len Ross
Conducted by Kelly Wyatt and Mordechai Sheinkman; Pianist: Kelly Wyatt and Mordechai Sheinkman; Tenor Saxophone: Ray Shiner, Thomas Mace and Daniel Trimboli; Trombone: Bernie Schneider, Gil Cohen, James Biddlecome and Lawrence Tode; Banjo: John Vicari; Alto Saxophone: Herbert Tishman; Alto Saxophone and Clarinet: Victor Cuscuno; Tympany and Percussion: Gilbert Brienes and Howard Hirsch; Banjo and Guitar: Don Romeo and John Cucci; Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet: Richard Hafer; Trumpet: Bruce Revesz and Felice Marino
Press Representative: Samuel J. Friedman; Photographer: Friedman-Abeles
Cast
Mrs. Peachum
Macheath
(Mack the Knife; head of a gang of crooks)
Smith
(a police constable)
Dolly
(a whore)
Walt Dreary
(Macheath's gang)
Reverend Kimball
Readymoney Matt
(Macheath's gang)
Second Constable
music by Kurt Weill; lyrics by Bertolt Brecht
Act 1
Sung By
Morning Anthem
Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum
Instead-Of-Song
Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum and Mrs. Peachum
The Bide-a-Wee in Soho
Polly Peachum
Wedding Song
The Gang
Army Song
Macheath, Tiger Brown and The Gang
Wedding Song
(Reprise)
The Gang
Love Song
Polly Peachum and Macheath
Ballad of Dependency
Mrs. Peachum
The World is Mean
Polly Peachum, Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum and Mrs. Peachum
Act 2
Sung By
Polly's Song
Polly Peachum and Macheath
Ballad of Dependency
(Reprise)
Mrs. Peachum
Pirate Jenny
Jenny
Tango-Ballad
Jenny and Macheath
Ballad of the Easy Life
Macheath
Barbara-Song
Lucy Brown
Jealousy Duet
Lucy Brown and Polly Peachum
How to Survive
Macheath, Mrs. Peachum and Ensemble
Act 3
Sung By
Useless Song
Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum and Beggars
Solomon Song
Jenny
Call From the Grave
Macheath
Death Message
Macheath
The Mounted Messenger
Ensemble
Tony Award®
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1956 Nominee
Scott Merrill
Scott Merrill
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1956 Winner
Lotte Lenya
Lotte Lenya
Special Award
1956 Recipient
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