Ain't Broadway Grand
A Brand-New 1948 Musical Comedy
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Apr 18, 1993
Closing Date
May 09, 1993
1st Preview
Mar 26, 1993
1st Preview
Mar 26, 1993
Previews
27
Performances
25
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Apr 18, 1993
Close Date: May 09, 1993
Closed Flag: n
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
Time: Early Summer and Early Fall, 1948.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)Produced by Arthur RubinA production by Tra La La, Inc.Book by Thomas Meehan and Lee Adams; Music by Mitch Leigh; Lyrics by Lee Adams; Vocal arrangements by Neil Warner; Musical Director: Nicholas Archer; Music orchestrated by Christopher Bankey; Dance arrangements by Scot WoolleyDirected by Scott Harris; Choreographed by Randy SkinnerScenic Design by David Mitchell; Costume Design by Suzy Benzinger; Lighting Design by Ken Billington; Sound Design by Otts Munderloh; Hair Design by Masarone; Make-Up Design by Masarone; Assistant Costume Design: Patrick Chevillot; Assistant Lighting Design: Howard Werner; Assistant Projection Design: Howard Werner; Associate Scenic Design: Brian Webb; Associate Lighting Design: Jason Kantrowitz; Assistant Scenic Design: Nancy Winters and Glynda NeffGeneral Manager: Peter H. RussellProduction Supervisor: Jeremiah J. Harris; Production Stage Manager: Frank Marino; Stage Manager: John ActmanCasting: Gayle Kenerson; Press Representative: Fred Nathan; Dance Captain: Kelli Barclay; Asst. to the Choreographer: Kelli Barclay; Advertising: LeDonne, Wilner, & Weiner, Inc.EnsembleThe President & His Cabinet II"Of The People," Part IIEnsembleThe President & His Cabinet II"Of The People," Part IIEnsembleThe President & His Cabinet I"Of The People," Part IEnsembleEnsembleThe President & His Cabinet I"Of The People," Part IEnsembleThe President & His Cabinet I"Of The People," Part IEnsembleThe President & His Cabinet II"Of The People," Part IIEnsembleHerbiethe Office BoyThe President & His Cabinet I"Of The People," Part IEnsembleEnsembleLindy's WaiterThe President & His Cabinet I"Of The People," Part IEnsembleThe President & His Cabinet I"Of The People," Part IEnsembleThe President & His Cabinet II"Of The People," Part IIEnsembleLindaThe President & His Cabinet II"Of The People," Part IIEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleStandby: P. J. Benjamin (Mike Todd)Understudies: Beverly Britton (Joan Blondell), Scott Elliott (Marvin Fischbein, Waldo Klein), Merwin Goldsmith (Dexter Leslie), Jerold Goldstein (Bobby Clark, Jaeger), Bill Nabel (Murray Pearl, Reuben Pelish), Ginger Prince (Harriet Popkin) and Mimi Cichanowicz Quillin (Gypsy Rose Lee)
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Songsmusic by Mitch Leigh; lyrics by Lee AdamsAct 1Sung ByGirls Ahoy!Bobby Clark, Gypsy Rose Lee and EnsembleAin't Broadway GrandMike Todd, Harriet Popkin, Murray Pearl, Reuben Pelish and EnsembleClassMike Todd and Chorus GirlsThe Theatre, the TheatreMarvin Fischbein and Waldo KleinAin't Broadway Grand (Reprise)Mike Todd, Harriet Popkin, Murray Pearl, Dexter Leslie, Marvin Fischbein, Waldo Klein, Wally Farfle and EnsembleLindy'sJaeger, Waiters and CompanyIt's Time to GoGypsy Rose Lee and EnsembleWaiting in the WingsJoan BlondellYou're My StarMike Todd and EnsembleA Big JobPresident and EnsembleAct 2Sung ByAin't Broadway Grand (Reprise)Jaeger and WaitersThey'll Never Take Us AliveMike Todd, Harriet Popkin and Murray PearlOn the StreetMike ToddThe Man I MarriedJoan Blondell and Female EnsembleMaybe, Maybe NotGypsy Rose LeeTall Dames and Low ComedyBobby Clark and EnsembleHe's My GuyJoan BlondellA Big Job (Reprise)President and EnsembleYou're My Star (Reprise)Mike Todd
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Awards
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Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)
Produced by Arthur Rubin
A production by Tra La La, Inc.
Book by Thomas Meehan and Lee Adams; Music by Mitch Leigh; Lyrics by Lee Adams; Vocal arrangements by Neil Warner; Musical Director: Nicholas Archer; Music orchestrated by Christopher Bankey; Dance arrangements by Scot Woolley
Directed by Scott Harris; Choreographed by Randy Skinner
Scenic Design by David Mitchell; Costume Design by Suzy Benzinger; Lighting Design by Ken Billington; Sound Design by Otts Munderloh; Hair Design by Masarone; Make-Up Design by Masarone; Assistant Costume Design: Patrick Chevillot; Assistant Lighting Design: Howard Werner; Assistant Projection Design: Howard Werner; Associate Scenic Design: Brian Webb; Associate Lighting Design: Jason Kantrowitz; Assistant Scenic Design: Nancy Winters and Glynda Neff
General Manager: Peter H. Russell
Production Supervisor: Jeremiah J. Harris; Production Stage Manager: Frank Marino; Stage Manager: John Actman
Casting: Gayle Kenerson; Press Representative: Fred Nathan; Dance Captain: Kelli Barclay; Asst. to the Choreographer: Kelli Barclay; Advertising: LeDonne, Wilner, & Weiner, Inc.
Ensemble
The President & His Cabinet II
"Of The People," Part II
Ensemble
The President & His Cabinet II
"Of The People," Part II
Ensemble
The President & His Cabinet I
"Of The People," Part I
Ensemble
Ensemble
The President & His Cabinet I
"Of The People," Part I
Ensemble
The President & His Cabinet I
"Of The People," Part I
Ensemble
The President & His Cabinet II
"Of The People," Part II
Ensemble
Herbie
the Office Boy
The President & His Cabinet I
"Of The People," Part I
Ensemble
Ensemble
Lindy's Waiter
The President & His Cabinet I
"Of The People," Part I
Ensemble
The President & His Cabinet I
"Of The People," Part I
Ensemble
The President & His Cabinet II
"Of The People," Part II
Ensemble
Linda
The President & His Cabinet II
"Of The People," Part II
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Standby:
P. J. Benjamin
(Mike Todd)
Understudies:
Beverly Britton
(Joan Blondell), Scott Elliott
(Marvin Fischbein, Waldo Klein), Merwin Goldsmith
(Dexter Leslie), Jerold Goldstein
(Bobby Clark, Jaeger), Bill Nabel
(Murray Pearl, Reuben Pelish), Ginger Prince
(Harriet Popkin) and Mimi Cichanowicz Quillin
(Gypsy Rose Lee)
music by Mitch Leigh; lyrics by Lee Adams
Act 1
Sung By
Girls Ahoy!
Bobby Clark, Gypsy Rose Lee and Ensemble
Ain't Broadway Grand
Mike Todd, Harriet Popkin, Murray Pearl, Reuben Pelish and Ensemble
Class
Mike Todd and Chorus Girls
The Theatre, the Theatre
Marvin Fischbein and Waldo Klein
Ain't Broadway Grand
(Reprise)
Mike Todd, Harriet Popkin, Murray Pearl, Dexter Leslie, Marvin Fischbein, Waldo Klein, Wally Farfle and Ensemble
Lindy's
Jaeger, Waiters and Company
It's Time to Go
Gypsy Rose Lee and Ensemble
Waiting in the Wings
Joan Blondell
You're My Star
Mike Todd and Ensemble
A Big Job
President and Ensemble
Act 2
Sung By
Ain't Broadway Grand
(Reprise)
Jaeger and Waiters
They'll Never Take Us Alive
Mike Todd, Harriet Popkin and Murray Pearl
On the Street
Mike Todd
The Man I Married
Joan Blondell and Female Ensemble
Maybe, Maybe Not
Gypsy Rose Lee
Tall Dames and Low Comedy
Bobby Clark and Ensemble
He's My Guy
Joan Blondell
A Big Job
(Reprise)
President and Ensemble
You're My Star
(Reprise)
Mike Todd
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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