MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Oct 15, 1987
Closing Date
Oct 17, 1987
1st Preview
Oct 02, 1987
1st Preview
Oct 02, 1987
Previews
15
Performances
4
MusicalOriginalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Ritz Theatre
(Oct 15, 1987 - Oct 17, 1987)
Comments
Phil Rose was the original director on this production but asked to have his name removed from subsequent playbills. Tony Stevens was uncredited as his replacement.
Theatre Owned / Operated by Jujamcyn Theaters (James H. Binger: Chairman; Rocco Landesman: President)
Produced by Rory Rosegarten
Originally presented at the American Musical Theatre, Inc.
Book by Allan Knee; Music by Brian Gari; Lyrics by Brian Gari; Musical Director: Gregory J. Dlugos; Music orchestrated by Larry Hochman; Vocal arrangements by James Raitt; Dance arrangements by James Raitt
Directed by Philip Rose and Tony Stevens; Choreographed by Dennis Dennehy
Scenic Design by Clarke Dunham; Lighting Design by Ken Billington; Costume Design by Gail Cooper-Hecht; Sound Design by Abe Jacob; Projection Coordinator: Barbara Tumarkin Dunham; Hair Design by Howard Leonard; Associate Lighting Design: John McKernon
General Manager: Frank Scardino Associates, Inc.
Production Stage Manager: Mortimer Halpern; Stage Manager: Brian A. Kaufman; Assistant Stage Mgr: Lorna Littleway
Orchestra Contractor: Bill Meade; Conducted by Gregory J. Dlugos; Music Preparation: Emily Grishman; Synthesizer Programmer: Tim Stella, Larry Hochman and Larry Gates
General Press Representative: Henry Luhrman Associates; Casting: Linda Watson; Dance Captain: Danielle P. Connell; Asst. to the Choreographer: Danielle P. Connell; Advertising: Grey Entertainment & Media; Photographer: Martha Swope and Associates
Robert LuPone
David Ackerman
Teresa Tracy
Gabrielle
Pamela Blasetti
Ensemble
 
Susan
 
Hooker
Kim Freshwater
Ensemble
 
Club Owner
 
Hooker
Lauren Goler
Ensemble
 
Jenny
 
Hooker
Patrick Hamilton
Ensemble
 
Cecil
 
Club Owner
 
Voice of God
 
Krazy Korn Emcee
Judine Hawkins
Ensemble
 
Hooker
Aja Major
Ensemble
 
Tanya
 
Delilah
Michael McAssey
Ensemble
 
Club Owner
 
Mike
 
Las Vegas Emcee
Sharon Moore
Ensemble
 
Hooker
 
Metropolitan Ballerina
Mason Roberts
Ensemble
 
Nat
 
Bartender
 
David's Alter Ego
 
Metropolitan Male Dancer
Susan Santoro
Ensemble
 
Clara
 
Hooker
Don Stitt
Ensemble
 
Club Owner
 
Bartender
 
Busboy
Swings: Danielle P. Connell and Barry Finkel
Understudies: Patrick Hamilton (David Ackerman) and Susan Santoro (Gabrielle)
music by Brian Gari; lyrics by Brian Gari
Act 1
Sung By
Gabrielle
David Ackerman
The Best in the Business
Club Owners
Clara's Dancing School
Gabrielle
This Lady Isn't Right for Me
David Ackerman
Having Someone
David Ackerman and Club Owners
Stand-Up
David Ackerman
The Best in the Business (Reprise)
David Ackerman
Late Nite Comic
David Ackerman
Stand-Up (Reprise)
David Ackerman
It Had to Happen Sometime
David Ackerman and Gabrielle
When I Am Movin'
Gabrielle
Think Big
David Ackerman
Act 2
Sung By
Relax With Me, Baby
David Ackerman, Bartender and Hookers
Dance
David Ackerman and Gabrielle
Late Nite Comic
David Ackerman
It's Such a Different World
David Ackerman, Vegas Girls and Vegas Guys
It Had to Happen Sometime (Reprise)
David Ackerman and Gabrielle
Gabrielle/Yvonne (Reprise)
David Ackerman
Season:
View Graph
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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