Plain and Fancy
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jan 27, 1955
Closing Date
Mar 03, 1956
Performances
461
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Mark Hellinger Theatre
(Jan 27, 1955 - Feb 26, 1955)
(Jan 27, 1955 - Feb 26, 1955)
Winter Garden Theatre
(Feb 28, 1955 - Nov 07, 1955)
(Feb 28, 1955 - Nov 07, 1955)
Mark Hellinger Theatre
(Nov 09, 1955 - Mar 03, 1956)
(Nov 09, 1955 - Mar 03, 1956)
Setting
In and around Bird-in-Hand, a town in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. The Present.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Anthony Brady FarrellBook by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman; Music by Albert Hague; Lyrics by Arnold B. Horwitt; Music orchestrated by Philip J. Lang; Vocal arrangements by Crane Calder; Orchestra and Chorus directed by Franz Allers; Musical Director: Frederick DvonchDirected by Morton Da Costa; Choreographed by Helen TamirisScenic Design by Raoul Pène Du Bois; Costume Design by Raoul Pène Du Bois; Lighting Design by Peggy ClarkProduction Stage Manager: John Cornell; Stage Manager: Edward Strum; Assistant Stage Mgr: Alan NorthMusic Contractor: Meyer Davis; Assistant Conductor: Jay ChernisNational Press Representative: Bill Doll; Press Representative: Robert Ullman; Press Assistant: Seymour Krawitz; Assistant to the Producer: Edward BlumThe producers gratefully acknowledge the invaluable assistance, research, and enthusiasm of Marion WeaverSingerMoses ZookSingerSingerSingerDancerSingerDancerSingerGretaSamuel LappSingerSingerSingerSingerDancerSingerUnderstudies: Beatrice Arthur (Ruth Winters), Crandall Diehl (Samuel Lapp), Jo Hurt (Ruth Winters, Emma Miller), Ray Hyson (Peter Reber), Sybil Lamb (Hilda Miller), Alan North (Isaac Miller), Renee Orin (Katie Yoder), Chris Robinson (Dan King), James Schlader (State Trooper), Richard Sharretts (Papa Yoder), Robert St. Clair (Jacob Yoder) and Edgar F. Thompson (Ezra Reber)
Mark Hellinger Theatre (Jan 27, 1955 - Feb 26, 1955)
Assistant Conductor: Anthony ZungoldUnderstudy: Jo Hurt (Ruth Winters, Emma Miller)Winter Garden Theatre (Feb 28, 1955 - Nov 07, 1955)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert OrganizationDance Captain: James S. MooreCast
Singer
Sarah
Moses Zook
Understudies: Martha Flynn (Rachel), Jack Irwin (Dan King), Ellen McCown (Hilda Miller), Betty McGuire (Emma Miller), William Weslow (Samuel Zook) and Faye Winfield (Katie Yoder)Mark Hellinger Theatre (Nov 09, 1955 - Mar 03, 1956)
Assistant Conductor: Anthony ZungoldUnderstudy: Jo Hurt (Ruth Winters, Emma Miller) -
Songsmusic by Albert Hague; lyrics by Arnold B. HorwittAct 1Sung ByYou Can't Miss ItDan King, Ruth Winters and EnsembleIt Wonders MeKatie YoderPlenty of PennsylvaniaEmma Miller, Ezra Reber, Another Young Miller and EnsembleYoung and FoolishPeter ReberWhy Not Katie?Ezra Reber and MenYoung and Foolish (Reprise)Katie Yoder and Peter ReberIt's a Helluva Way to Run a Love AffairRuth WintersThis Is All Very New to Me (Song and Dance)Hilda Miller, Another Amishman, Levi Stolzfuss and EnsemblePlain We LivePapa Yoder and EnsembleThe ShunningThe CompanyAct 2Sung ByHow Do You Raise a Barn?Papa Yoder, Ezra Reber, Emma Miller, Samuel Zook and EnsembleFollow Your HeartPeter Reber, Katie Yoder and Hilda MillerCity Mouse, Country MouseEmma Miller, Sarah, Esther, Mary, Rachel and RebeccaI'll Show Him!Hilda MillerCarnival BalletHilda Miller, Ezra Reber and CompanyOn the MidwayMambo Joe, Scranton Sal, Swami and BarkersTake Your Time and Take Your PickHilda Miller, Dan King and Ruth WintersPlenty of Pennsylvania (Finale)The Entire Company
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Awards
Theatre Owned / Operated by Anthony Brady Farrell
Book by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman; Music by Albert Hague; Lyrics by Arnold B. Horwitt; Music orchestrated by Philip J. Lang; Vocal arrangements by Crane Calder; Orchestra and Chorus directed by Franz Allers; Musical Director: Frederick Dvonch
Directed by Morton Da Costa; Choreographed by Helen Tamiris
Scenic Design by Raoul Pène Du Bois; Costume Design by Raoul Pène Du Bois; Lighting Design by Peggy Clark
Production Stage Manager: John Cornell; Stage Manager: Edward Strum; Assistant Stage Mgr: Alan North
Music Contractor: Meyer Davis; Assistant Conductor: Jay Chernis
National Press Representative: Bill Doll; Press Representative: Robert Ullman; Press Assistant: Seymour Krawitz; Assistant to the Producer: Edward Blum
The producers gratefully acknowledge the invaluable assistance, research, and enthusiasm of Marion Weaver
Singer
Moses Zook
Singer
Singer
Singer
Dancer
Singer
Dancer
Singer
Greta
Samuel Lapp
Singer
Singer
Singer
Singer
Dancer
Singer
Understudies:
Beatrice Arthur
(Ruth Winters), Crandall Diehl
(Samuel Lapp), Jo Hurt
(Ruth Winters, Emma Miller), Ray Hyson
(Peter Reber), Sybil Lamb
(Hilda Miller), Alan North
(Isaac Miller), Renee Orin
(Katie Yoder), Chris Robinson
(Dan King), James Schlader
(State Trooper), Richard Sharretts
(Papa Yoder), Robert St. Clair
(Jacob Yoder) and Edgar F. Thompson
(Ezra Reber)
Mark Hellinger Theatre (Jan 27, 1955 - Feb 26, 1955)
Assistant Conductor: Anthony Zungold
Understudy:
Jo Hurt
(Ruth Winters, Emma Miller)
Winter Garden Theatre (Feb 28, 1955 - Nov 07, 1955)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization
Dance Captain: James S. Moore
Cast
Singer
Sarah
Moses Zook
Understudies:
Martha Flynn
(Rachel), Jack Irwin
(Dan King), Ellen McCown
(Hilda Miller), Betty McGuire
(Emma Miller), William Weslow
(Samuel Zook) and Faye Winfield
(Katie Yoder)
Mark Hellinger Theatre (Nov 09, 1955 - Mar 03, 1956)
Assistant Conductor: Anthony Zungold
Understudy:
Jo Hurt
(Ruth Winters, Emma Miller)
music by Albert Hague; lyrics by Arnold B. Horwitt
Act 1
Sung By
You Can't Miss It
Dan King, Ruth Winters and Ensemble
It Wonders Me
Katie Yoder
Plenty of Pennsylvania
Emma Miller, Ezra Reber, Another Young Miller and Ensemble
Young and Foolish
Peter Reber
Why Not Katie?
Ezra Reber and Men
Young and Foolish
(Reprise)
Katie Yoder and Peter Reber
It's a Helluva Way to Run a Love Affair
Ruth Winters
This Is All Very New to Me (Song and Dance)
Hilda Miller, Another Amishman, Levi Stolzfuss and Ensemble
Plain We Live
Papa Yoder and Ensemble
The Shunning
The Company
Act 2
Sung By
How Do You Raise a Barn?
Papa Yoder, Ezra Reber, Emma Miller, Samuel Zook and Ensemble
Follow Your Heart
Peter Reber, Katie Yoder and Hilda Miller
City Mouse, Country Mouse
Emma Miller, Sarah, Esther, Mary, Rachel and Rebecca
I'll Show Him!
Hilda Miller
Carnival Ballet
Hilda Miller, Ezra Reber and Company
On the Midway
Mambo Joe, Scranton Sal, Swami and Barkers
Take Your Time and Take Your Pick
Hilda Miller, Dan King and Ruth Winters
Plenty of Pennsylvania (Finale)
The Entire Company
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