MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jan 29, 1975
Closing Date
Feb 01, 1975
1st Preview
Dec 31, 1974
1st Preview
Dec 31, 1974
Previews
21
Performances
5
MusicalOriginalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Little Theatre
(Jan 29, 1975 - Feb 01, 1975)
Comments
Previews were originally scheduled to begin Dec. 27, 1974 and were pushed back to Dec. 31 Opening night was originally scheduled for Jan. 8, 1975, but was pushed back when the production went on hiatus during previews (Jan. 9 - 13) for additional rehearsal. During previews, the musical's composer/bookwriter John Phillips, who also played the lead role, decided he should replace himself with Dennis Doherty, who was originally playing Dr. Bomb.
The Little Theatre is under the management of Ashton Springer and Jay J. Cohen
Produced by Andy Warhol; Produced in association with Richard Turley
Music by John Phillips; Lyrics by John Phillips; Book by John Phillips; Music arranged by Michael Gibson and Jim Tyler; Musical Director: Karen Gustafson
Directed by Paul Morrissey
Scenic Design by John J. Moore; Costume Design by Marsia Trender; Lighting Design by Jules Fisher; Sound Design by Gary Harris; Costume Design Supervised by Michael Yeargan; Hair Design by Roberto Vega (of Elizabeth Arden)
General Manager: Ashton Springer; Company Manager: Chester Fox; Assistant Gen. Mgr: Susan Chase
Production Stage Manager: Michael Maurer; Assistant Stage Mgr: Thomas Vivian
Assistant to Director for Musical Numbers: Joy Javits; Organ, harp: Ben Aronov; Woodwinds: Harvey Estrin; Trumpet: Bob Millikan; Bass: Jay Leonhart; Guitars: Jeff Layton; Drums: Hank Jaramillo; Percussion: Warren Hard; Music Preparation Supervisor: Emile Charlap
Assistant to Mr. Fisher: Daniel Adams
General Press Representative: Michael Sean O'Shea; Press Assistant: Robert M. Zarem; Advertising Representative: Hy Jacobs and Lawrence Weiner and Associates; Production Assistant: Jeanette Chastonay
Dennis Doherty
Replaced John Phillips during previews
President
Jan 1975 - Feb 01, 1975
 
King Can
Jan 1975 - Feb 01, 1975
Harlan S. Foss
Broadway debut
Dr. Bomb
Monique Van Vooren
Venus
Geneviève Waïte
Broadway debut
Angel
Brenda Bergman
Broadway debut
Mercury
Celestial Choir
 
Miss America
Jeanette Chastonay
Broadway debut
Saturn
Celestial Choir
Jennifer Elder
Broadway debut
Neptune
Celestial Choir
Eric Lang
Broadway debut
Ernie Hardy
Mark Lawhead
Broadway debut
Leroy
Little Red Box
E. Lynn Nickerson
Pluto
Celestial Choir
John Patrick Sundine
Broadway debut
Mars
Celestial Choir
Standby: Brenda Bergman (Venus), Jeanette Chastonay (Mercury, Miss America, Neptune), Jennifer Elder (Angel) and John Patrick Sundine (President, King Can, Dr. Bomb)

Little Theatre (Jan 29, 1975 - Feb 01, 1975)

Cast

John Phillips
President
Dec 27, 1974 - Jan 1975
Was replaced in previews
 
King Can
Dec 27, 1974 - Jan 1975
Was replaced in previews
music by John Phillips; lyrics by John Phillips
Prologue
Dr. Bomb
Boys From the South
Ernie Hardy
Midnight Deadline Blastoff
Ernie Hardy
Mission Control
Dr. Bomb, Ernie Hardy, Leroy, President and Miss America
Speed of Light
Ernie Hardy and Leroy
Though I'm a Little Angel
Angel
Girls
King Can, Venus and Angel
Canis Minor Bolero Waltz
King Can, Venus and Angel
Starbust
Angel
Penthouse of Your Mind
King Can
Champagne and Kisses
Venus
Star Stepping Stranger/Convent
Ernie Hardy and Angel
My Name Is Can
King Can
American Man on the Moon
Angel
Welcome to the Moon
Company
Sunny, Sunny Moon
Venus and Dr. Bomb
Love Is Coming Back
Angel and Ernie Hardy
Truth Cannot Be Treason
Leroy
Place in Space
Ernie Hardy and Angel
Family of Man
Dr. Bomb
Yesterday I Left the Earth
Company
Stepping to the Stars
Company
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