MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Oct 10, 1965
Closing Date
Oct 16, 1965
1st Preview
Sep 30, 1965
1st Preview
Sep 30, 1965
Previews
11
Performances
8
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Opening night credits for this production have not yet been finalized.
Theatres
Martin Beck Theatre
(Oct 10, 1965 - Oct 16, 1965)
Setting
The latter part of the 19th century. New York City and environs.
Produced by Jerry Adler and Norman Rosemont
Book by Ira Levin; Music by Milton Schafer; Lyrics by Ira Levin; Musical Director: Herbert Grossman; Vocal arrangements by Herbert Grossman; Music orchestrated by Hershy Kay and Clare Grundman; Dance music by Genevieve Pitot
Directed by Joe Layton; Choreographed by Joe Layton; Choreographic associate: James Moore
Scenic Design by David Hays; Costume Design by Fred Voelpel; Lighting Design by David Hays; Hair Design by Joe Tubens
Production Stage Manager: George Thorn; Stage Manager: Tom Porter; Assistant Stage Mgr: Robert Borod
Press Representative: Mike Merrick, Ruth Cage and Barry Kobrin
Jeri Barto
Ensemble
Leo Bloom
Doctor
 
Prosecutor
 
Patrolman
Lillian Bozinoff
Ensemble
Jane Connell
Matilda Van Guilder
a socialite
Jacque Dean
Maid
Mariana Doro
Julietta Onderdonck
a dowager from Boston
Charles Durning
Pincer
Superintendant of Police
Sandy Ellen
Emma
Ralph Farnworth
Patrolman
Jack Fletcher
Lucius Van Guilder
Matilda Van Guilder's husband, a millionaire
Ian Garry
Patrolman
David Gold
Roger "Bulldog" Purefoy
Former Chief of Detectives
 
Judge
 
Patrolman
Elliott Gould
Bob Purefoy
the Purefoy's son, a patrolman
Margery Gray
Ensemble
Marian Haraldson
Mayor's Wife
Beth Howland
Ensemble
Barney Johnston
Patrolman
Al Lanti
Minister
 
Patrolman
Lu Leonard
Kate Purefoy
Roger Purefoy's wife
William Lutz
Patrolman
Nancy Lynch
Ensemble
George Marcy
Patrolman
Carmen Morales
Ensemble
Larry Moss
Patrolman
Harry Naughton
Van Guilder's Butler
 
Patrolman
Ron Paré
Patrolman
James Powers
Patrolman
Dan Siretta
Patrolman
Alfred Spindelman
Mayor
Bill Starr
Patrolman
Gene Varrone
Mallet
Meg Walter
Ensemble
Lesley Ann Warren
Alice Van Guilder
daughter of Mathilde and Lucius Van Guilder
Mary Zahn
Ensemble
music by Milton Schafer; lyrics by Ira Levin
Act 1
Sung By
Drat! The Cat!
Citizens, Patrolmen, Mayor, Pincer and Mallet
My Son, Uphold the Law
Roger "Bulldog" Purefoy and Patrolmen
Holmes and Watson
Alice Van Guilder and Bob Purefoy
She Touched Me
Bob Purefoy
Wild and Reckless
Alice Van Guilder
She's Roses
Bob Purefoy and Kate Purefoy
Dancing with Alice
Bob Purefoy, Alice Van Guilder, Lucius Van Guilder, Matilda Van Guilder and Guests
Drat! The Cat! (Reprise)
Lucius Van Guilder, Matilda Van Guilder and Guests
Purefoy's Lament
Bob Purefoy
Act 2
Sung By
A Pox Upon the Traitor's Brow
Pincer, Mallet, Emma and Patrolmen
Deep in Your Heart
Bob Purefoy
Let's Go
Alice Van Guilder and Bob Purefoy
It's Your Fault
Lucius Van Guilder and Matilda Van Guilder
Wild and Reckless (Reprise)
Bob Purefoy
The Upside-Down Thief
Bob Purefoy, Citizens, Patrolmen and Kate Purefoy
Today Is a Day for a Band to Play
Pincer, Mallet, Emma, Patrolmen and Citizens
She Touched Me (Reprise)
Bob Purefoy and Alice Van Guilder
I Like Him
Alice Van Guilder
Justice Triumphant
Entire Company
Today Is a Day for a Band to Play (Reprise)
Entire Company

Tony Award®

 

Best Scenic Design

1966 Nominee
Scenic Design by David Hays

Theatre World

Award

1966 Recipient
Lesley Ann Warren
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