MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Dec 28, 1970
Closing Date
Jan 09, 1971
1st Preview
Dec 26, 1970
1st Preview
Dec 26, 1970
Previews
3
Performances
19
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Theatres
Majestic Theatre
(Dec 28, 1970 - Jan 09, 1971)
Setting
The Island of Okinawa during a few months in 1946
Produced by Herman Levin; Associate Producer: Angus Equities, Ltd.
Book by John Patrick; Music by Stan Freeman and Franklin Underwood; Lyrics by Stan Freeman and Franklin Underwood; Based on the stage play "The Teahouse of the August Moon" by John Patrick; Based on the novel by Vernon J. Sneider; Musical Direction and Choral Arrangements: Theodore Saidenberg; Music orchestrated by Philip J. Lang; Dance arrangements by Albert Mello
Choreographed by Marc Breaux; Directed by Lawrence Kasha; Associate Choreographer: Gary Menteer
Scenic Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Freddy Wittop; Lighting Design by Thomas Skelton; Hair Stylist: Jack Mei Ling; Make-Up Design by Robert O'Bradovich
General Manager: Max Allentuck; Company Manager: Joseph M. Grossman
Production Stage Manager: Phil Friedman; Stage Manager: Richard Hughes
Press Associate: Martin Shwartz
June Angela
Child
Lady Astor
Lady Astor
Stephen Bolster
O'Malley
 
Okinawan/American
Henry Boyer
Okinawan/American
David Burns
Col. Wainwright Purdy III
Eleanor Calbes
Lotus Blossom
Tisa Chang
Daughter
 
Okinawan/American
Paul Charles
Okinawan/American
Lori Tan Chinn
Miss Higa Jiga
 
Okinawan/American
Barbara Coggin
Okinawan/American
Christi Curtis
Okinawan/American
Catherine Dando
Okinawan/American
Marjory Edson
Okinawan/American
Charles Goeddertz
Okinawan/American
James Hobson
Swenson
 
Okinawan/American
Ron Husmann
Capt. Fisby
J. J. Jepson
Okinawan/American
Rosalie King
Okinawan/American
Big Lee
Mr. Hokaida
Alvin Lum
Mr. Seiko
 
Okinawan/American
Joe Milan
Okinawan/American
Joan Nelson
Okinawan/American
Kenneth Nelson
Sakini
Richard Nieves
Mancini
 
Okinawan/American
Sylvia Nolan
Okinawan/American
Kirk Norman
Lipshitz
 
Okinawan/American
Jo Ann Ogawa
Okinawan/American
Gene Profanato
Child
Tim Ramirez
Okinawan/American
Remak Ramsay
Capt. McLean
Charlie J. Rodriguez
Colombo
 
Okinawan/American
Stephen Ross
Okinawan/American
Dennis Roth
Cardone
 
Okinawan/American
Dana Shimizu
Child
Sachi Shimizu
Old Lady
 
Okinawan/American
Sab Shimono
Ancient Man
 
Mr. Keora
 
Okinawan/American
Susan Sigrist
Okinawan/American
James B. Spann
Stock
 
Okinawan/American
David Steele
Missionary
 
Logan
 
Okinawan/American
Sumiko
Okinawan/American
David Thomas
Mr. Oshira
Ken Urmston
Okinawan/American
Jim Weston
Miller
 
Okinawan/American
Lou Wills, Jr.
Sgt. Gregovich
Stuart Craig Wood
Cabot
 
Okinawan/American
Understudies: Stephen Bolster (Capt. Fisby), J. J. Jepson (Sakini), Alvin Lum (Mr. Hokaida), Sab Shimono (Mr. Oshira), James B. Spann (Sgt. Gregovich), Sumiko (Lotus Blossom), David Thomas (Col. Wainwright Purdy III) and Jim Weston (Capt. McLean)

Majestic Theatre (Dec 28, 1970 - Jan 09, 1971)

Musical Director: Julian Stein
Stage Manager: Robert Corpora and Jim Weston
music by Franklin Underwood and Stan Freeman; lyrics by Franklin Underwood and Stan Freeman
Act 1
Sung By
With a Snap of My Finger
Sakini, Okinawans and G.I.s
Right Hand Man
Col. Wainwright Purdy III, Sakini, Capt. Fisby and G.I.s
Find Your Own Cricket
Sakini, Mr. Oshira, Miss Higa Jiga and Villagers
One Side of the World
Sakini
Geisha
Lotus Blossom
You Say-They Say
Sakini and Villagers
This Time
Capt. Fisby
Simple Word
Lotus Blossom
Garden Guaracha
Capt. McLean
It's Good Enough for Lady Astor
Capt. Fisby, Capt. McLean, Sakini and Villagers
Act 2
Sung By
Chaya
Sakini and Villagers
Call Me Back
Capt. Fisby, Capt. McLean and Sakini
Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen
Sakini
You've Broken a Fine Woman's Heart
Col. Wainwright Purdy III
One More for the Last One
Sakini, Sgt. Gregovich, G.I.s and Villagers

Tony Award®

 

Best Actor in a Musical

1971 Nominee
David Burns
 

Best Costume Design

1971 Nominee
Costume Design by Freddy Wittop
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