Seesaw
MusicalRomantic ComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Mar 18, 1973
Closing Date
Dec 08, 1973
1st Preview
Feb 19, 1973
1st Preview
Feb 19, 1973
Previews
25
Performances
296
MusicalRomantic ComedyOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Mar 18, 1973
Close Date: Dec 08, 1973
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Uris Theatre
(Mar 18, 1973 - Jul 21, 1973)
(Mar 18, 1973 - Jul 21, 1973)
Mark Hellinger Theatre
(Aug 01, 1973 - Dec 08, 1973)
(Aug 01, 1973 - Dec 08, 1973)
Setting
New York City
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Joseph Nederlander, James M. Nederlander and Gerard Oestreicher; General Manager for the Uris Theatre: Paul VroomProduced by Joseph Kipness, Lawrence Kasha, James M. Nederlander, George M. Steinbrenner III and Lorin E. PriceBook by Michael Bennett; Music by Cy Coleman; Lyrics by Dorothy Fields; Based on the play 'Two For The Seesaw' by William Gibson; Music orchestrated by Larry Fallon; Vocal arrangements by Don Pippin; Dance arrangements by Elman Anderson, Cy Coleman, Marvin Hamlisch and David Spangler; Dance Arrangements Supervised by Cy Coleman; Musical Director: Don PippinDirected by Michael Bennett; Choreographed by Michael Bennett and Grover Dale; Choreographed by Michael Bennett and Grover Dale; Associate Choreographer: Bob Avian and Tommy TuneScenic Design by Robin Wagner; Costume Design by Ann Roth; Lighting Design by Jules Fisher; Sound Design by Dick Maitland, Bob Ring and Lou Gonzales; Hairstyles: Ernest Adler; Projection system devised by Jules Fisher Associates; Assistant Scenic Design: John Kasarda; Assistant to Mr. Wagner: William Stabile; Assistant to Miss Roth: Robert Pusilo; Assistant to Mr. Fisher: Maxine GlorskyProduction Stage Manager: Robert Borod; Stage Manager: Tony Manzi and Nicholas Russiyan; Assistant Stage Mgr: Gerry O'HaraAssistant Conductor: Skip Redwine; Music Preparation: John Mical; Orchestra Contractor: Felix GiglioAssistant to the Director: Robert Peitscher; Assistant to Mr. Dale: Anita Morris; Media Designs and Photography: Sheppard Kerman; Production Associate: Charlotte Dicker; Press Representative: Bill Doll & Company, Inc., Dick Williams and Virginia Holden; Advertising: The Blaine Thompson Company and Mike Mones; Photographer: Bert AndrewsCitizen of New YorkCitizen of New YorkSwings: Merel Poloway and Jerry YoderStandby: Patti Karr (Gittel Mosca)
Uris Theatre (Mar 18, 1973 - Jul 21, 1973)
Book by Michael StewartSound Design by Jack ShearingCast
Standby: Nicolas Coster (Jerry Ryan)Understudy: Judy Gibson (Sophie, Julio Gonzales)Mark Hellinger Theatre (Aug 01, 1973 - Dec 08, 1973)
Assistant Conductor: Skip RedwineDance Captain: Baayork LeeCast
Citizen of New York
Citizen of New York
Citizen of New York
Standby: Suzanne Astor (Gittel Mosca) -
Songsmusic by Cy Coleman; lyrics by Dorothy FieldsAct 1Sung BySeesawCompanyMy CityJerry Ryan and Neighborhood GirlsNobody Does It Like MeGittel MoscaIn TuneGittel Mosca and Jerry RyanSpanglishJulio Gonzales, Gittel Mosca, Jerry Ryan, Sophie and CompanyWelcome to Holiday Inn!Gittel MoscaYou're a Lovable LunaticJerry RyanHe's Good for MeGittel MoscaRide Out the StormSparkle, Sophie and CompanyAct 2Sung ByWe've Got ItJerry RyanPoor Everybody ElseGittel MoscaChapter 54, Number 1909David, Jerry Ryan, Gittel Mosca and Dance CompanyThe ConcertGittel Mosca and Dance CompanyIt's Not Where You StartDavid and CompanyI'm Way AheadGittel MoscaSeesaw (Reprise)Gittel Mosca
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1974 Nominee
Produced by Joseph Kipness , Lawrence Kasha , James M. Nederlander , George M. Steinbrenner III and Lorin E. PriceBest Book of a Musical
1974 Nominee
Book by Michael BennettBest Original Score
Best Actress in a Musical
1974 Nominee
Michele Lee
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1974 Winner
Tommy Tune
Best Choreography
1974 Winner
Choreographed by Michael BennettBest Direction of a Musical
1974 Nominee
Directed by Michael Bennett
Theatre Owned / Operated by Joseph Nederlander, James M. Nederlander and Gerard Oestreicher; General Manager for the Uris Theatre: Paul Vroom
Produced by Joseph Kipness, Lawrence Kasha, James M. Nederlander, George M. Steinbrenner III and Lorin E. Price
Book by Michael Bennett; Music by Cy Coleman; Lyrics by Dorothy Fields; Based on the play 'Two For The Seesaw' by William Gibson; Music orchestrated by Larry Fallon; Vocal arrangements by Don Pippin; Dance arrangements by Elman Anderson, Cy Coleman, Marvin Hamlisch and David Spangler; Dance Arrangements Supervised by Cy Coleman; Musical Director: Don Pippin
Directed by Michael Bennett; Choreographed by Michael Bennett and Grover Dale; Choreographed by Michael Bennett and Grover Dale; Associate Choreographer: Bob Avian and Tommy Tune
Scenic Design by Robin Wagner; Costume Design by Ann Roth; Lighting Design by Jules Fisher; Sound Design by Dick Maitland, Bob Ring and Lou Gonzales; Hairstyles: Ernest Adler; Projection system devised by Jules Fisher Associates; Assistant Scenic Design: John Kasarda; Assistant to Mr. Wagner: William Stabile; Assistant to Miss Roth: Robert Pusilo; Assistant to Mr. Fisher: Maxine Glorsky
Production Stage Manager: Robert Borod; Stage Manager: Tony Manzi and Nicholas Russiyan; Assistant Stage Mgr: Gerry O'Hara
Assistant Conductor: Skip Redwine; Music Preparation: John Mical; Orchestra Contractor: Felix Giglio
Assistant to the Director: Robert Peitscher; Assistant to Mr. Dale: Anita Morris; Media Designs and Photography: Sheppard Kerman; Production Associate: Charlotte Dicker; Press Representative: Bill Doll & Company, Inc., Dick Williams and Virginia Holden; Advertising: The Blaine Thompson Company and Mike Mones; Photographer: Bert Andrews
Citizen of New York
Citizen of New York
Swings:
Merel Poloway
and Jerry Yoder
Standby:
Patti Karr
(Gittel Mosca)
Uris Theatre (Mar 18, 1973 - Jul 21, 1973)
Book by Michael Stewart
Sound Design by Jack Shearing
Cast
Standby:
Nicolas Coster
(Jerry Ryan)
Understudy:
Judy Gibson
(Sophie, Julio Gonzales)
Mark Hellinger Theatre (Aug 01, 1973 - Dec 08, 1973)
Assistant Conductor: Skip Redwine
Dance Captain: Baayork Lee
Cast
Citizen of New York
Citizen of New York
Citizen of New York
Standby:
Suzanne Astor
(Gittel Mosca)
music by Cy Coleman; lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Act 1
Sung By
Seesaw
Company
My City
Jerry Ryan and Neighborhood Girls
Nobody Does It Like Me
Gittel Mosca
In Tune
Gittel Mosca and Jerry Ryan
Spanglish
Julio Gonzales, Gittel Mosca, Jerry Ryan, Sophie and Company
Welcome to Holiday Inn!
Gittel Mosca
You're a Lovable Lunatic
Jerry Ryan
He's Good for Me
Gittel Mosca
Ride Out the Storm
Sparkle, Sophie and Company
Act 2
Sung By
We've Got It
Jerry Ryan
Poor Everybody Else
Gittel Mosca
Chapter 54, Number 1909
David, Jerry Ryan, Gittel Mosca and Dance Company
The Concert
Gittel Mosca and Dance Company
It's Not Where You Start
David and Company
I'm Way Ahead
Gittel Mosca
Seesaw
(Reprise)
Gittel Mosca
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1974 Nominee
Produced by Joseph Kipness , Lawrence Kasha , James M. Nederlander , George M. Steinbrenner III and Lorin E. Price
Produced by Joseph Kipness , Lawrence Kasha , James M. Nederlander , George M. Steinbrenner III and Lorin E. Price
Best Book of a Musical
1974 Nominee
Book by Michael Bennett
Book by Michael Bennett
Best Original Score
Best Actress in a Musical
1974 Nominee
Michele Lee
Michele Lee
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1974 Winner
Tommy Tune
Tommy Tune
Best Choreography
1974 Winner
Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Best Direction of a Musical
1974 Nominee
Directed by Michael Bennett
Directed by Michael Bennett
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