MusicalDramaRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Sep 15, 1977
Closing Date
Dec 31, 1977
1st Preview
Sep 13, 1977
1st Preview
Sep 13, 1977
Previews
3
Performances
124
MusicalDramaRevivalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Palace Theatre
(Sep 15, 1977 - Dec 31, 1977)
Description
Suggested by the life and works of Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra.
Setting
A dungeon in Seville, at the end of the 16th century and various places in the imagination of Miguel de Cervantes.
Media
See all 0 photos
Audio Interview
play_circle_filled
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Messrs. Nederlander
Produced by Eugene V. Wolsk
Written by Dale Wasserman; Music by Mitch Leigh; Lyrics by Joe Darion; Based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes; Musical Director: Robert Brandzel; Music arranged by Carlyle W. Hall, Sr.
Directed by Albert Marre; Musical Staging by Albert Marre
Scenic Design by Howard Bay; Costume Design by Patton Campbell and Howard Bay; Lighting Design by Howard Bay
Company Manager: Chuck Eisler
Production Stage Manager: Patrick Horrigan; Stage Manager: Gregory Allen Hirsch; Assistant Stage Mgr: Kay Vance
Guitarist: Robin Polseno; Musical Coordinator: Earl Shendell
Assistant to the Director: Gregory Allen Hirsch; National Press Representative: John A. Prescott; Casting Assistant: Kay Vance; National Advertising: The Blaine Thompson Company
Richard Kiley
Don Quixote (Cervantes)
Tony Martinez
Sancho Panza
Emily Yancy
Aldonza (Dulcinea)
Renato Cibelli
Captain of the Inquisition
Margret Coleman
The Housekeeper
Harriett Conrad
Antonia
Ted Forlow
The Barber
Taylor Reed
The Padre
Ian Sullivan
Dr. Carrasco
Bob Wright
The Innkeeper
Anthony De Vecchi
Paco
a Muleteer
Marceline Decker
Maria
the Innkeeper's Wife
Ted Forlow
Anselmo
a Muleteer
Mark Holliday
Juan
a Muleteer
Héctor Mercado
The Mule
 
Jose
a Muleteer
Chev Rodgers
Pedro
the Head Muleteer
Michael St. Paul
Guard
Joan Susswein
Fermina
a Slave and a Moorish Dancer
 
Moorish Dancer
Ben Vargas
The Horse
 
Tenorio
a Muleteer
Edmond Varrato
Jorge
a Muleteer
David Wasson
Fernando
a Muleteer
 
Guard
Standby: Edmond Varrato (Sancho Panza)
Understudies: Renato Cibelli (The Innkeeper), Anthony De Vecchi (Pedro, The Horse, The Mule), Marceline Decker (The Housekeeper), Mark Holliday (Anselmo, The Padre), Michael St. Paul (Captain of the Inquisition), Joan Susswein (Aldonza (Dulcinea), Antonia), Kay Vance (Maria, Fermina, Moorish Dancer), Edmond Varrato (The Barber) and David Wasson (The Padre, Dr. Carrasco)
music by Mitch Leigh; lyrics by Joe Darion
Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)
Don Quixote (Cervantes), Sancho Panza and Horses
It's All the Same
Aldonza (Dulcinea) and Muleteers
Dulcinea
Don Quixote (Cervantes)
I'm Only Thinking of Him
The Padre, Antonia, The Housekeeper and Dr. Carrasco
I Really Like Him
Sancho Panza
What Does He Want of Me?
Aldonza (Dulcinea)
Little Bird, Little Bird
Anselmo and Muleteers
Barber's Song
The Barber
Golden Helmet of Mambrino
Don Quixote (Cervantes), Sancho Panza, The Barber and Muleteers
To Each His Dulcinea (To Every Man His Dream)
The Padre
The Impossible Dream (The Quest)
Don Quixote (Cervantes)
The Combat
Don Quixote (Cervantes), Aldonza (Dulcinea), Sancho Panza and Muleteers
The Dubbing/Knight of the Woeful Countenance
The Innkeeper, Aldonza (Dulcinea) and Sancho Panza
The Abduction
Aldonza (Dulcinea) and Muleteers
Moorish Dance
Ensemble
Aldonza
Aldonza (Dulcinea)
The Knight of the Mirrors
Ensemble
A Little Gossip
Sancho Panza
Dulcinea (Reprise)
Aldonza (Dulcinea)
Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote) (Reprise)
Don Quixote (Cervantes)
The Psalm
The Padre
The Impossible Dream (The Quest) (Reprise)
Entire Company

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Actor in a Musical

1978 Nominee
Richard Kiley
PRODUCTIONS

More Productions by Opening Date

Beatlemania May 31, 1977
Oct 17, 1979
 
The Importance of Being Earnest Jun 16, 1977
Aug 28, 1977
 
The Cherry Orchard Jun 29, 1977
Aug 07, 1977
 
Man of La Mancha Sep 15, 1977
Dec 31, 1977
 
Estrada Sep 20, 1977
Sep 26, 1977
 
Tartuffe Sep 25, 1977
Nov 20, 1977
 
Miss Margarida's Way Sep 27, 1977
Jan 01, 1978
 
Comedy With Music Oct 03, 1977
Nov 27, 1977
 
Cleo on Broadway Oct 05, 1977
Oct 09, 1977
 
Hair Oct 05, 1977
Nov 06, 1977
 
The Gin Game Oct 06, 1977
Dec 31, 1978
 
The Night of the Tribades Oct 13, 1977
Oct 22, 1977
 
Dracula Oct 20, 1977
Jan 06, 1980
 
Some of My Best Friends Oct 25, 1977
Oct 29, 1977
 
An Almost Perfect Person Oct 27, 1977
Jan 28, 1978
 
The Act Oct 29, 1977
Jul 01, 1978
 
Bully Nov 01, 1977
Nov 05, 1977
 
A Condition of Shadow Nov 07, 1977
Nov 21, 1977
 
Golda Nov 14, 1977
Feb 16, 1978
 
The Merchant Nov 16, 1977
Nov 19, 1977
 
Jesus Christ Superstar Nov 23, 1977
Feb 12, 1978
 
Lou Rawls on Broadway Nov 23, 1977
Dec 04, 1977
 
Chapter Two Dec 04, 1977
Dec 08, 1979
 
Saint Joan Dec 15, 1977
Feb 19, 1978
 
A Touch of the Poet Dec 28, 1977
Apr 30, 1978
 
Cold Storage Dec 29, 1977
Jun 04, 1978
 
Do You Turn Somersaults? Jan 09, 1978
Jan 21, 1978
 
The November People Jan 14, 1978
Jan 14, 1978
 
Cheaters Jan 15, 1978
Feb 11, 1978
 
Paul Robeson Jan 19, 1978
Apr 30, 1978
 
Elvis: The Legend Lives! Jan 31, 1978
Apr 30, 1978
 
On the Twentieth Century Feb 19, 1978
Mar 18, 1979
 
Deathtrap Feb 26, 1978
Jun 13, 1982
 
The Water Engine/Mr. Happiness Feb 28, 1978
Mar 19, 1978
 
Timbuktu! Mar 01, 1978
Sep 10, 1978
 
Hello, Dolly! Mar 05, 1978
Jul 09, 1978
 
 
13 Rue de l'Amour Mar 16, 1978
May 21, 1978
 
Stages Mar 19, 1978
Mar 19, 1978
 
Dancin' Mar 27, 1978
Jun 27, 1982
 
A History of the American Film Mar 30, 1978
Apr 16, 1978
 
Eliot Feld Ballet Apr 10, 1978
Apr 23, 1978
 
Murray Louis Dance Company Apr 11, 1978
Apr 16, 1978
 
Diversions and Delights Apr 12, 1978
Apr 22, 1978
 
Patio/Porch Apr 13, 1978
Apr 30, 1978
 
The Mighty Gents Apr 16, 1978
Apr 23, 1978
 
Dutch National Ballet Apr 18, 1978
Apr 30, 1978
 
Da May 01, 1978
Jan 01, 1980
 
Ain't Misbehavin' May 09, 1978
Feb 21, 1982
 
Angel May 10, 1978
May 13, 1978
 
Runaways May 13, 1978
Dec 31, 1978
 
Working May 14, 1978
Jun 04, 1978