Shenandoah
MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jan 07, 1975
Closing Date
Aug 07, 1977
1st Preview
Dec 23, 1974
1st Preview
Dec 23, 1974
Previews
9
Performances
1,050
MusicalOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Alvin Theatre
(Jan 07, 1975 - Mar 27, 1977)
(Jan 07, 1975 - Mar 27, 1977)
Mark Hellinger Theatre
(Mar 30, 1977 - Aug 07, 1977)
(Mar 30, 1977 - Aug 07, 1977)
Setting
The Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. The Civil War.
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PeopleAlvin Theatre under the management of Konrad MatthaeiOrginally presented by The Goodspeed Opera House (Michael P. Price, Executive Producer)Music by Gary Geld; Lyrics by Peter Udell; Book by James Lee Barrett, Peter Udell and Philip Rose; Based on an original screenplay by James Lee Barrett; Music orchestrated by Don Walker; Musical Director: Lynn Crigler; Dance arrangements by Russell WarnerDirected by Philip Rose; Choreographed by Robert TuckerScenic Design by C. Murawski; Lighting Design by Thomas Skelton; Costume Design by Pearl Somner and Winn Morton; Hair Design by Werner ShererGeneral Manager: Helen Richards; Assistant to General Manager: Steven SuskinProduction Stage Manager: Steve Zweigbaum; Stage Manager: Arturo E. Porazzi; Assistant Stage Mgr: Sherry LambertConducted by Lynn Crigler; Associate Conductor: Richard HaymanGeneral Press Representative: Merle Debuskey; Press Representative: Leo Stern; Casting: Lynda Watson; Advertising: Matthew Serino and Blaine-ThompsonEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleTinkhamSwing: Matt GavinUnderstudies: Betsy Beard (Jenny), Tedd Carrere (Lieutenant), Brent Carter (Gabriel), Kay Coleman (Anne), Matt Gavin (Nathan, John), Robert Johanson (John, Henry, Corporal), Craig Lucas (Nathan, Henry), Gene Masoner (Jacob), Paul Myrvold (James), Edward Penn (Charlie Anderson), Ed Preble (Reverend Byrd, Tinkham), Jeffrey Rea (Robert), Casper Roos (Sergeant Johnson), Robert Rosen (Sam), J. Kevin Scannell (Carol), E. Allen Stevens (Marauder, Engineer) and Marshall Thomas (James)
Alvin Theatre (Jan 07, 1975 - Mar 27, 1977)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander OrganizationCast
Confederate Sniper
Ensemble
Ensemble
Swing: David EricUnderstudies: Christopher Blount (Gabriel), Suzy Brabeau (Jenny), James Bryan (Engineer), Richard Flanders (Sam), Gibby Gibson (Robert), Kathleen Gordon (Anne), Robert Johanson (Nathan), Gene Masoner (Lieutenant), Casper Roos (Charlie Anderson, Reverend Byrd), E. Allen Stevens (Tinkham), Marshall Thomas (Sergeant Johnson) and Mark Zimmerman (James)Mark Hellinger Theatre (Mar 30, 1977 - Aug 07, 1977)
Cast
Understudy: Timothy Wallace (Engineer) -
Songsmusic by Gary Geld; lyrics by Peter UdellAct 1Sung ByRaise the Flag of DixieConfederate and Union SoldiersI've Heard It All BeforeCharlie AndersonPass the Cross to MeThe CongregationWhy Am I Me?Boy and GabrielNext to Lovin (I Like Fightin')Jacob, James, Nathan, John and HenryOver the HIllJennyThe Pickers Are ComingCharlie AndersonNext to Lovin (I Like Fightin') (Reprise)Jacob, James, Nathan, John and JennyMeditationCharlie AndersonWe Make a Beautiful PairAnne and JennyViolets and SilverbellsJenny, Sam and The FamilyIt's a BoyCharlie AndersonAct 2Sung ByFreedomAnne and GabrielViolets and Silverbells (Reprise)James and AnnePapa's Gonna Make It AlrightCharlie AndersonThe Only Home I KnowCorporal and SoldiersPapa's Gonna Make It Alright (Reprise)JennyMeditation (Reprise)Charlie AndersonPass the Cross to Me (Reprise)The Congregation
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Original Score
Best Actor in a Musical
1975 Winner
John CullumBest Featured Actress in a Musical
1975 Nominee
Donna TheodoreBest Choreography
1975 Nominee
Choreographed by Robert TuckerDrama Desk Award
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1975 Winner
John Cullum
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1975 Winner
Donna TheodoreOutstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1975 Nominee
Penelope Milford
Alvin Theatre under the management of Konrad Matthaei
Orginally presented by The Goodspeed Opera House (Michael P. Price, Executive Producer)
Music by Gary Geld; Lyrics by Peter Udell; Book by James Lee Barrett, Peter Udell and Philip Rose; Based on an original screenplay by James Lee Barrett; Music orchestrated by Don Walker; Musical Director: Lynn Crigler; Dance arrangements by Russell Warner
Directed by Philip Rose; Choreographed by Robert Tucker
Scenic Design by C. Murawski; Lighting Design by Thomas Skelton; Costume Design by Pearl Somner and Winn Morton; Hair Design by Werner Sherer
General Manager: Helen Richards; Assistant to General Manager: Steven Suskin
Production Stage Manager: Steve Zweigbaum; Stage Manager: Arturo E. Porazzi; Assistant Stage Mgr: Sherry Lambert
Conducted by Lynn Crigler; Associate Conductor: Richard Hayman
General Press Representative: Merle Debuskey; Press Representative: Leo Stern; Casting: Lynda Watson; Advertising: Matthew Serino and Blaine-Thompson
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Tinkham
Swing:
Matt Gavin
Understudies:
Betsy Beard
(Jenny), Tedd Carrere
(Lieutenant), Brent Carter
(Gabriel), Kay Coleman
(Anne), Matt Gavin
(Nathan, John), Robert Johanson
(John, Henry, Corporal), Craig Lucas
(Nathan, Henry), Gene Masoner
(Jacob), Paul Myrvold
(James), Edward Penn
(Charlie Anderson), Ed Preble
(Reverend Byrd, Tinkham), Jeffrey Rea
(Robert), Casper Roos
(Sergeant Johnson), Robert Rosen
(Sam), J. Kevin Scannell
(Carol), E. Allen Stevens
(Marauder, Engineer) and Marshall Thomas
(James)
Alvin Theatre (Jan 07, 1975 - Mar 27, 1977)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization
Cast
Confederate Sniper
Ensemble
Ensemble
Swing:
David Eric
Understudies:
Christopher Blount
(Gabriel), Suzy Brabeau
(Jenny), James Bryan
(Engineer), Richard Flanders
(Sam), Gibby Gibson
(Robert), Kathleen Gordon
(Anne), Robert Johanson
(Nathan), Gene Masoner
(Lieutenant), Casper Roos
(Charlie Anderson, Reverend Byrd), E. Allen Stevens
(Tinkham), Marshall Thomas
(Sergeant Johnson) and Mark Zimmerman
(James)
Mark Hellinger Theatre (Mar 30, 1977 - Aug 07, 1977)
Cast
Understudy:
Timothy Wallace
(Engineer)
music by Gary Geld; lyrics by Peter Udell
Act 1
Sung By
Raise the Flag of Dixie
Confederate and Union Soldiers
I've Heard It All Before
Charlie Anderson
Pass the Cross to Me
The Congregation
Why Am I Me?
Boy and Gabriel
Next to Lovin (I Like Fightin')
Jacob, James, Nathan, John and Henry
Over the HIll
Jenny
The Pickers Are Coming
Charlie Anderson
Next to Lovin (I Like Fightin')
(Reprise)
Jacob, James, Nathan, John and Jenny
Meditation
Charlie Anderson
We Make a Beautiful Pair
Anne and Jenny
Violets and Silverbells
Jenny, Sam and The Family
It's a Boy
Charlie Anderson
Act 2
Sung By
Freedom
Anne and Gabriel
Violets and Silverbells
(Reprise)
James and Anne
Papa's Gonna Make It Alright
Charlie Anderson
The Only Home I Know
Corporal and Soldiers
Papa's Gonna Make It Alright
(Reprise)
Jenny
Meditation
(Reprise)
Charlie Anderson
Pass the Cross to Me
(Reprise)
The Congregation
Tony Award®
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Original Score
Best Actor in a Musical
1975 Winner
John Cullum
John Cullum
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1975 Nominee
Donna Theodore
Donna Theodore
Best Choreography
1975 Nominee
Choreographed by Robert Tucker
Choreographed by Robert Tucker
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1975 Winner
John Cullum
John Cullum
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1975 Winner
Donna Theodore
Donna Theodore
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1975 Nominee
Penelope Milford
Penelope Milford
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