MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Apr 22, 1990
Closing Date
May 20, 1990
1st Preview
Apr 12, 1990
1st Preview
Apr 12, 1990
Previews
12
Performances
33
MusicalOriginalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Longacre Theatre
(Apr 22, 1990 - May 20, 1990)

Produced by Howard Hurst, Philip Rose and Sophie Hurst; Produced in association with Frankie Hewitt
Originally produced by Ford's Theatre
Conceived by Queen Esther Marrow; Written by Queen Esther Marrow; Based on the life of Mahalia Jackson; Music by Queen Esther Marrow; Lyrics by Queen Esther Marrow; Additional music by Reginald Royal; Additional lyrics by Reginald Royal; Music orchestrated by Joseph Joubert; Featuring songs by Thomas A. Dorsey, Johnny Lange, Milton Ager, Joseph Joubert and Mahalia Jackson; Featuring songs with lyrics by Thomas A. Dorsey, Johnny Lange, Jack Yellen and Mahalia Jackson
Directed by Robert Kalfin; Choreographed by Larry Vickers
Scenic Design by Fred Kolo; Lighting Design by Fred Kolo; Sound Design by Peter Fitzgerald; Hair Design by Michael Robinson; Make-Up Design by Michael Robinson; Costume Design by Andrew B. Marlay
Executive Producer: Philip Rose and Howard Hurst; General Manager: Charlotte Wilcox
Technical Supervisor: Jeremiah J. Harris Associates; Production Supervisor: Mortimer Halpern; Production Stage Manager: Kenneth Hanson; Stage Manager: Janice C. Lane; Assistant Stage Mgr: Tina Fabrique
Musical Supervisor: Joseph Joubert; Conducted by Aaron Graves; Music Contractor: Seymour 'Red' Press; Assistant Conductor: Willard Meeks; Organ: Willard Meeks; Bass: Konrad Adderly; Drums: Brian Grice
General Press Representative: The Joshua Ellis Office; Dance Captain: Lawrence Hamilton; Advertising: Russek Advertising; Casting: Jillian Childers Hewitt; Photographer: Martha Swope and Eric Stephen Jacobs; Press Representative: Jackie Green
Mahalia Jackson
Lynette G. DuPré
Broadway debut
Ensemble
Doug Eskew
Broadway debut
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Understudies: Lynette G. DuPré (Mahalia Jackson) and Tina Fabrique (Mahalia Jackson, Ensemble)
music by Queen Esther Marrow; lyrics by Queen Esther Marrow
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
I Found the Answer
(music by Johnny Lange; lyrics by Johnny Lange)
St. Louis Blues
It's Amazing What God Can Do
(music by Reginald Royal; lyrics by Reginald Royal)
On the Battlefield for My Lord/Glory Hallelujah
He May Not Come When You Want Him
Lord, I'm Determined
Happy Days Are Here Again
(music by Milton Ager; lyrics by Jack Yellen)
Precious Lord
(music by Thomas A. Dorsey; lyrics by Thomas A. Dorsey)
Jesus Remembers When Others Forgot
(music by Joseph Joubert; lyrics by Thomas A. Dorsey)
Thank You for the Change in My Life
Come on Children, Let's Sing
Act 2
Even Me
Didn't It Rain
Wade in the Water/Old Ship of Zion/Battle Hymn of the Republic/I've Been 'Buked/Soon I Will Be Done
His Gift to Me
(music by Reginald Royal; lyrics by Reginald Royal)
Move on up a Little Higher
(music by Mahalia Jackson; lyrics by Mahalia Jackson)
Rusty Bell
Truly Blessed
(music by Reginald Royal; lyrics by Reginald Royal)
He's Got the Whole World in His Hand
Season:
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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