Singin' in the Rain
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jul 02, 1985
Closing Date
May 18, 1986
1st Preview
Jun 13, 1985
1st Preview
Jun 13, 1985
Previews
38
Performances
367
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Jul 02, 1985
Close Date: May 18, 1986
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
Hollywood in the Twenties.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization and Gerald OestreicherProduced by Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc.; Associate Producer: Eugene V. WolskBased on the film by MGM; Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green; Book adapted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green; Music by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed; Lyrics by Arthur Freed; Music arranged by Stanley Lebowsky; Musical Director: Robert Billig; Music orchestrated by Larry Wilcox; Music for "Hub Bub" by Stanley Lebowsky; Music for "Moses Supposes" by Roger Edens; Music for "Blue Prelude" by Al Bishop; Lyrics for "Moses Supposes" by Betty Comden and Adolph Green; Lyrics for "Takin' Miss Mary to the Ball" by Edward Heyman; Lyrics for "Love Is Where You Find It" by Gus Kahn; Lyrics for "Blue Prelude" by Gordon Jenkins; Royal Rascal sequence and Cosmo Mood Music by Michael DansickerDirected by Twyla Tharp; Choreographed by Twyla Tharp; Original film choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen; Assistant to Miss Tharp: John CarrafaScenic Design by Santo Loquasto; Costume Design by Ann Roth; Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton; Sound Design by Sound Associates, Inc.; Hair Design by Paul Huntley; Lighting Effects and Moving Light Effects by Jauchem & Meeh, Inc.; Audio Consultant: T. Richard Fitzgerald; Sound System Designer: Peter J. Fitzgerald; Make-Up Design by Ann Belsky; Projection Consultants: Westerfield / Quitt Productions, Ltd.; Associate Sound Design: Richard Dunning; Film Sequences: Gordon Willis; Film Editor: Michael R. Miller; Assistant Scenic Design: Speed Hopkins, Michael Miller, Robert Perdziola, Loy Arcenas, Glenn Lloyd and Josie CarusoCompany Manager: Steven Suskin; Assistant Co. Mgr: Jill HurwitzProduction Stage Manager: Steven Zweigbaum; Stage Manager: Arturo E. Porazzi; Assistant Stage Mgr: Amy PellMusical Supervisor: Stanley Lebowsky; Music published by CBS Songs; Music Contractor: Mel Rodnon; Associate Conductor: Michael Dansicker; Music Preparation Supervisor: Mathilde Pincus and Evan MorrisCasting: Slater/MCL; Acting Coach: Larry Moss; General Press Representative: Shirley Herz Associates; Furs Created by The Christie Brothers; Advertising: Ash / LeDonne / Fisher and Jon Wilner; Photographer: Richard Avedon and Kenn Duncan; Press Associate: Peter CromartyPhilippe"The Royal Rascal" -- played by Don LockwoodPierre"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier" -- played by Don LockwoodJeanette"The Royal Rascal" -- played by Lina LamontYvonne"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier" -- played by Lina LamontEnemy of the King"The Royal Rascal"A Warner BrotherEnsembleEnsembleLady of the Court"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"Enemy of the King"The Royal Rascal"EnsembleEnsembleLady of the Court"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"Lady of the Court"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"EnsembleEnemy of the King"The Royal Rascal"Manservant"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"EnsembleMan on Screen"Talking Picture Demonstration"Lady-in-Waiting"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"Ticket TakerEnsembleEnemy of the King"The Royal Rascal"Villain"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"Understudies: Austin Colyer (R. F. Simpson), Brad Moranz (Cosmo Brown), Barbara Moroz (Lina Lamont), Donn Simione (Don Lockwood), John Spalla (Roscoe Dexter) and Cynthia Thole (Kathy Selden)
Gershwin Theatre (Jul 02, 1985 - May 18, 1986)
General Manager: Marvin A. Krauss Associates, Inc.Press Representative: Pete SandersCast
Swing: Christina SaffranUnderstudies: Ray Benson (Don Lockwood) and Christina Saffran (Kathy Selden) -
SongsAct 1Sung ByFit as a FiddleDon Lockwood and Cosmo BrownBeautiful GirlDon Lockwood and FansIv'e Got a Feelin' You're Foolin'Kathy Selden and Coconut Grove CoquettesMake 'Em LaughCosmo BrownHub BubCosmo Brown and Studio Stage HandsYou Are My Lucky StarDon Lockwood and Kathy SeldenMoses SupposesDon Lockwood and Cosmo BrownGood Mornin'Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden and Cosmo BrownSingin' in the RainDon LockwoodAct 2Sung ByWedding of the Painted DollSelected EnsembleRag DollSelected EnsembleTemptationSelected EnsembleTakin' Miss Mary to the BallSelected EnsembleLove is Where You Find ItEnsembleWould You?Kathy SeldenBroadway RhythmCompanyBlue PreludeCompanyYou Are My Lucky StarDon Lockwood, Kathy Selden and CompanySingin' in the RainCompany
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1986 Nominee
Faye GrantOutstanding Choreography
Outstanding Special Effects
1986 Winner
Automated Lighting Programmer: Jauchem & Meeh, Inc. -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization and Gerald Oestreicher
Produced by Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc.; Associate Producer: Eugene V. Wolsk
Based on the film by MGM; Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green; Book adapted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green; Music by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed; Lyrics by Arthur Freed; Music arranged by Stanley Lebowsky; Musical Director: Robert Billig; Music orchestrated by Larry Wilcox; Music for "Hub Bub" by Stanley Lebowsky; Music for "Moses Supposes" by Roger Edens; Music for "Blue Prelude" by Al Bishop; Lyrics for "Moses Supposes" by Betty Comden and Adolph Green; Lyrics for "Takin' Miss Mary to the Ball" by Edward Heyman; Lyrics for "Love Is Where You Find It" by Gus Kahn; Lyrics for "Blue Prelude" by Gordon Jenkins; Royal Rascal sequence and Cosmo Mood Music by Michael Dansicker
Directed by Twyla Tharp; Choreographed by Twyla Tharp; Original film choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen; Assistant to Miss Tharp: John Carrafa
Scenic Design by Santo Loquasto; Costume Design by Ann Roth; Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton; Sound Design by Sound Associates, Inc.; Hair Design by Paul Huntley; Lighting Effects and Moving Light Effects by Jauchem & Meeh, Inc.; Audio Consultant: T. Richard Fitzgerald; Sound System Designer: Peter J. Fitzgerald; Make-Up Design by Ann Belsky; Projection Consultants: Westerfield / Quitt Productions, Ltd.; Associate Sound Design: Richard Dunning; Film Sequences: Gordon Willis; Film Editor: Michael R. Miller; Assistant Scenic Design: Speed Hopkins, Michael Miller, Robert Perdziola, Loy Arcenas, Glenn Lloyd and Josie Caruso
Company Manager: Steven Suskin; Assistant Co. Mgr: Jill Hurwitz
Production Stage Manager: Steven Zweigbaum; Stage Manager: Arturo E. Porazzi; Assistant Stage Mgr: Amy Pell
Musical Supervisor: Stanley Lebowsky; Music published by CBS Songs; Music Contractor: Mel Rodnon; Associate Conductor: Michael Dansicker; Music Preparation Supervisor: Mathilde Pincus and Evan Morris
Casting: Slater/MCL; Acting Coach: Larry Moss; General Press Representative: Shirley Herz Associates; Furs Created by The Christie Brothers; Advertising: Ash / LeDonne / Fisher and Jon Wilner; Photographer: Richard Avedon and Kenn Duncan; Press Associate: Peter Cromarty
Philippe
"The Royal Rascal" -- played by Don Lockwood
Pierre
"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier" -- played by Don Lockwood
Jeanette
"The Royal Rascal" -- played by Lina Lamont
Yvonne
"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier" -- played by Lina Lamont
Enemy of the King
"The Royal Rascal"
A Warner Brother
Ensemble
Ensemble
Lady of the Court
"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"
Enemy of the King
"The Royal Rascal"
Ensemble
Ensemble
Lady of the Court
"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"
Lady of the Court
"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"
Ensemble
Enemy of the King
"The Royal Rascal"
Manservant
"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"
Ensemble
Man on Screen
"Talking Picture Demonstration"
Lady-in-Waiting
"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"
Ticket Taker
Ensemble
Enemy of the King
"The Royal Rascal"
Villain
"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"
Understudies:
Austin Colyer
(R. F. Simpson), Brad Moranz
(Cosmo Brown), Barbara Moroz
(Lina Lamont), Donn Simione
(Don Lockwood), John Spalla
(Roscoe Dexter) and Cynthia Thole
(Kathy Selden)
Gershwin Theatre (Jul 02, 1985 - May 18, 1986)
General Manager: Marvin A. Krauss Associates, Inc.
Press Representative: Pete Sanders
Cast
Swing:
Christina Saffran
Understudies:
Ray Benson
(Don Lockwood) and Christina Saffran
(Kathy Selden)
Act 1
Sung By
Fit as a Fiddle
Don Lockwood and Cosmo Brown
Beautiful Girl
Don Lockwood and Fans
Iv'e Got a Feelin' You're Foolin'
Kathy Selden and Coconut Grove Coquettes
Make 'Em Laugh
Cosmo Brown
Hub Bub
Cosmo Brown and Studio Stage Hands
You Are My Lucky Star
Don Lockwood and Kathy Selden
Moses Supposes
Don Lockwood and Cosmo Brown
Good Mornin'
Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden and Cosmo Brown
Singin' in the Rain
Don Lockwood
Act 2
Sung By
Wedding of the Painted Doll
Selected Ensemble
Rag Doll
Selected Ensemble
Temptation
Selected Ensemble
Takin' Miss Mary to the Ball
Selected Ensemble
Love is Where You Find It
Ensemble
Would You?
Kathy Selden
Broadway Rhythm
Company
Blue Prelude
Company
You Are My Lucky Star
Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden and Company
Singin' in the Rain
Company
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1986 Nominee
Faye Grant
Faye Grant
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Special Effects
1986 Winner
Automated Lighting Programmer: Jauchem & Meeh, Inc.
Automated Lighting Programmer: Jauchem & Meeh, Inc.
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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