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Opening Date
Oct 16, 1997
Closing Date
Jan 03, 1998
1st Preview
Sep 19, 1997
1st Preview
Sep 19, 1997
Previews
31
Performances
91
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Richard Rodgers Theatre
(Oct 16, 1997 - Jan 03, 1998)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman Emeritus; James L. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President)
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg, Joseph Nederlander, Herschel Waxman, Janice McKenna and Scott Nederlander; Associate Producer: Ginger Montel
Book by Bill Russell; Lyrics by Bill Russell; Music by Henry Krieger; Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler; Musical Director: David Chase; Vocal and Dance Arrangements by David Chase
Directed by Robert Longbottom; Choreographed by Robert Longbottom; Associate Choreographer: Tom Kosis; Assistant Choreographer: Michael Clowers and Darlene Wilson
Scenic Design by Robin Wagner; Costume Design by Gregg Barnes; Lighting Design by Brian MacDevitt; Sound Design by Tom Clark; Make-Up Design by Maria Verel; Associate Costume Design: Scott Traugott and Patrick Wiley; Assistant Lighting Design: Jeffrey Whitsett and James Vermeulen; Assistant Sound Design: J.R. Conklin; Assistant Scenic Design: Doug Houzti, Atkin Pace and Tom Sarr
General Manager: Abbie M. Strassler and John S. Corker; Assistant Co. Mgr: Tim Hudson
Technical Supervisor: Neil A. Mazzella and Brian Lynch; Production Stage Manager: Perry Cline; Stage Manager: Maximo Torres; Assistant Stage Mgr: Rebecca C. Monroe
Musical Coordinator: Seymour 'Red' Press; Music Copyist: Emily Grishman; Woodwind: Lawrence Feldman, Edward Salkin, Dennis Anderson and Roger Rosenberg; Trumpet: Bob Millikan, Glenn Drewes and Earl Gardner; Trombone: Larry Farrell and Jack Schatz; French Horn: Roger Wendt; Violin: Mary Rowell, Paul Woodiel, Jonathan Kass and Nancy Reed; Cello: Clay C. Ruede and Eileen Folson; Bass: Robert Renino; Keyboards: Philip Fortenberry and Lawrence Yurman; Harp: Susan Jolles; Guitar: Greg Utzig; Drums: Raymond Grappone; Percussion: Eric Kivnick
Casting: Johnson-Liff Associates; Press Representative: Bill Evans & Associates; Dance Captain: Darlene Wilson; Advertising: Serino Coyne, Inc.; Production Assistant: Jason Brouillard; Production Props: Laura Koch
Barry Finkel
Reptile Man
Andy Gale
Bearded Lady
Billy Hartung
Broadway debut
Roustabout
Emily Hsu
Snake Girl
Alicia Irving
Fortune Teller
Devanand N. Janki
Fakir
Ken Jennings
The Boss
Norm Lewis
Jake
Judy Malloy
Broadway debut
6th Exhibit
David Masenheimer
Sheik
Jeff McCarthy
Terry Connor
David McDonald
Roustabout
Phillip Officer
Broadway debut
Geek
Hugh Panaro
Buddy Foster
Verna Pierce
Dolly Dimples
Alice Ripley
Violet Hilton
Jim T. Ruttman
Roustabout
Emily Skinner
Daisy Hilton
Jenny-Lynn Suckling
Harem Girl
Susan Taylor
Harem Girl
Timothy Warmen
Roustabout
Darlene Wilson
Harem Girl
Swings: John Paul Almon , Kelly Cole , John Frenzer , Michelle Millerick and J. Robert Spencer
Standby: Kristen Behrendt (Violet Hilton), Todd Hunter (Jake) and Lauren Kennedy (Daisy Hilton)
Understudies: John Frenzer (Buddy Foster), David Masenheimer (Terry Connor, The Boss) and David McDonald (Terry Connor)

Richard Rodgers Theatre (Oct 16, 1997 - Jan 03, 1998)

Cast

Lauren Kennedy
During Emily Skinner's sick leave
Daisy Hilton
music by Henry Krieger; lyrics by Bill Russell
Act 1
Sung By
Come Look at the Freaks
The Boss and Company
Like Everyone Else
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
You Deserve a Better Life
Terry Connor
Crazy, Deaf and Blind
The Boss
The Devil You Know
Jake and 6th Exhibit
More Than We Bargained For
Terry Connor and Buddy Foster
Feelings You've Got To Hide
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
When I'm by Your Side
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
Say Goodbye to the Freak Show
Company
Overnight Sensation
Terry Connor and Reporters
Leave Me Alone
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
We Share Everything
Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton and Vaudevillian
The Interview
Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton and Reporters
Who Will Love Me as I Am?
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
Act 2
Sung By
Rare Songbirds on Display
Company
New Year's Day
Terry Connor, Buddy Foster, Jake, Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton and Company
Private Conversation
Terry Connor
One Plus One Equals Three
Buddy Foster, Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
You Should Be Loved
Jake
Tunnel of Love
Terry Connor, Buddy Foster, Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
Beautiful Day for a Wedding
The Boss and Hawkers
Marry Me, Terry
Daisy Hilton
I Will Never Leave You
Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton
Finale
Company

Tony Award®

 

Best Musical

1998 Nominee
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg , Joseph Nederlander , Herschel Waxman , Janice McKenna and Scott Nederlander
 

Best Book of a Musical

1998 Nominee
Book by Bill Russell
 

Best Original Musical Score

1998 Nominee
Lyrics by Bill Russell
Music by Henry Krieger
 

Best Actress in a Musical

1998 Nominee
Emily Skinner (Joint nomination with Alice Ripley)
Alice Ripley (Joint nomination with Emily Skinner)

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Actress in a Musical

1998 Nominee
Alice Ripley
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