MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 10, 1964
Closing Date
Nov 21, 1964
1st Preview
Oct 28, 1964
1st Preview
Oct 28, 1964
Previews
14
Performances
15
MusicalOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Theatres
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
(Nov 10, 1964 - Nov 21, 1964)
Setting
Mineola, Long Island, NY and Portofino, Italy.
Produced by Lester Osterman, Jr.
Book by Nate Monaster; Music by Sammy Fain; Lyrics by Marilyn Bergman and Alan Bergman; Based on the novel "Portofino P.T.A." by Gerald Green; Musical Director: Oscar Kosarin; Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Vocal arrangements by Buster Davis; Dance arrangements by Robert Prince; Dance Orchestrations by Robert Prince
Directed by Jule Styne; Choreographed by Bob Herget
Scenic Design by Robert Randolph; Costume Design by Alvin Colt; Lighting Design by Robert Randolph
Production Stage Manager: Jose Véga; Stage Manager: Max Evans
Press Representative: Harvey B. Sabinson, Lee Solters and Leo Stern
Joan Bell
Dancer
Bob Bishop
Dancer
Barbara Cook
Carol Deems
Joan Copeland
Marchesa Valentina Crespi
Natalie di Silvio
Singer
Laurie Franks
Clubwoman
 
Singer
Rico Froehlich
Joe Santini
 
Policeman
Ronny Graham
Monte Checkovitch
Shari Greene
Dancer
Victor R. Helou
Tony Santini
 
Luigi
Arthur Hill
Bill Deems
Steve Jacobs
Dancer
Kenny Kealy
Freddy Deems
Paula Kelly
Mrs. Veloz
Michael Kermoyan
Lepescu
Lynn Kollenberg
Dancer
Bobbi Lange
Singer
James Lavery
Commandatoree Vermelli
 
Singer
Hal Linden
Dick
Richard Lyle
Dancer
Christopher Man
Tony
Marilyn Murphy
Gladys
 
Singer
Peg Murray
Mrs. Ferenzi
Katey O'Brady
Julie
 
Maria
Barry Preston
Dancer
Taylor Reed
Broadway debut
The King
 
Singer
Connie Sanchez
The King's Companion
 
Dancer
Neva Small
Suzy Deems
Jo Jo Smith
Mr. Veloz
Bill Starr
Dancer
Edmond Varrato
Singer
Mimi Wallace
Dancer
Eric White
Adam Deems
Understudies: Laurie Franks (Carol Deems, Marchesa Valentina Crespi), Rico Froehlich (Lepescu), Bobbi Lange (Mrs. Ferenzi), James Lavery (Joe Santini, Policeman), Hal Linden (Monte Checkovitch, Bill Deems), Christopher Man (Freddy Deems, Adam Deems), Katey O'Brady (Suzy Deems), Connie Sanchez (Mrs. Veloz), Bill Starr (Mr. Veloz) and Edmond Varrato (Tony Santini, Luigi)
music by Sammy Fain; lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Act 1
Sung By
Something More
Bill Deems
Who Fills the Bill
Carol Deems, Suzy Deems, Freddy Deems, Adam Deems, Dick and Committee Members
The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back
Bill Deems
Better All the Time
Carol Deems
Don't Make a Move
Joe Santini and Tony Santini
Don't Make a Move (Reprise)
Joe Santini, Tony Santini and Portofino Branch
No Questions
Carol Deems
Church of My Choice
Monte Checkovitch
Jaded, Degraded Am I!
Monte Checkovitch
I've Got Nothin' To Do
Carol Deems, Mrs. Ferenzi, Suzy Deems, Freddy Deems and Adam Deems
I've Got Nothin' To Do (Reprise)
Mrs. Ferenzi
Party Talk
Guests
In No Time At All
Marchesa Valentina Crespi
The Master of the Greatest Art of All
Lepescu
Grazie Per Niente
Monte Checkovitch, Carol Deems, Mr. Veloz, Mrs. Veloz and Guests
I Feel Like New Year's Eve
Carol Deems
One Long Last Look
Carol Deems
Act 2
Sung By
Ode to a Key
Bill Deems
Bravo, Bravo, Novelisto
Bill Deems, Policeman and Luigi
Life Is Too Short
Monte Checkovitch and Mrs. Ferenzi
Il Lago de Inamoratti (Beach Dance composed and arranged by Robert Prince)
Mr. Veloz, Mrs. Veloz and Ensemble
Mineola
Carol Deems
Come Sta
Mrs. Ferenzi, Suzy Deems, Freddy Deems, Adam Deems, Maria and Tony
Finaletto
Bill Deems and Carol Deems
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