Your Arms Too Short to Box With God
A Soaring Celebration in Song and Dance
MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jun 02, 1980
Closing Date
Oct 12, 1980
1st Preview
May 30, 1980
1st Preview
May 30, 1980
Previews
4
Performances
149
MusicalOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Jun 02, 1980
Close Date: Oct 12, 1980
Closed Flag: n
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Ambassador Theatre
(Jun 02, 1980 - Sep 07, 1980)
(Jun 02, 1980 - Sep 07, 1980)
Belasco Theatre
(Sep 09, 1980 - Oct 12, 1980)
(Sep 09, 1980 - Oct 12, 1980)
This production is a return engagement of Your Arms Too Short to Box With God (Dec 22, 1976 - Jan 01, 1978)
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)Produced by Tom Mallow; Produced in association with James JanekOriginally produced by the Urban Arts Theatre (Anita MacShane, Producing Director)Conceived from the Book of St. Matthew by Vinnette Carroll; Music by Alex Bradford; Lyrics by Alex Bradford; Additional music by Micki Grant; Additional lyrics by Micki Grant; Dance Music by H. B. Barnum; Musical Director: Michael Powell; Music orchestrated by H. B. BarnumEntire production directed by Vinnette Carroll; Choreographed by Talley BeattyScenic Design by William Schroder; Costume Design by William Schroder; Lighting Design by Richard Winkler; Sound Design by Abe JacobGeneral Manager: James Janek; Company Manager: Sheila R. PhillipsProduction Supervisor: Jerry R. Moore and Richard Martini; Production Stage Manager: Robert Borod; Stage Manager: Robert Charles; Assistant Stage Mgr: Ralph Farrington; Technical Consultant: Bob HungerfordPiano: Michael Powell; Conducted by Michael Powell; Drums: Howard Grate; Assistant Conductor: Howard Grate; Organ and Synthesizer: Robert (Butch) Sam; Percussionist: Juan J. Gutierrez; Guitar and Guitar Synthesizer: Henry Grate; Bass: Jerry Beckles; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: David Schneck and Jimmy Owens; Saxaphone and Flute: Pat PerroneArtistic Production Coordinator: Ralph Farrington; General Press Representative: Max Eisen; Press Representative: Barbara Glenn, Irene Gandy and Francine L. Trevens; Dance Captain: Ralph Farrington; Photographer: Martha Swope and Jay ThompsonSwing DancerSwing Dancer
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SongsAct 1There's a Stranger in TownDo You Know Jesus?/He's a WonderJust a Little Bit of Jesus Goes a Long WayIt Was Alone/I Know I Have to Leave HereBe Careful Whom You KissJudas Dance
(music by H. B. Barnum)Your Arms Too Short to Box with GodGive Us BarabbasSee How They Done My LordCome on DownCan't No Grave Hold My Body DownAct 2Didn't I Tell YouWhen the Power ComesEverybody Has His Own WayDown By the RiversideI Love You So Much JesusThe Band -
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Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.Your Arms Too Short to Box With God Statistics
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Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by Tom Mallow; Produced in association with James Janek
Originally produced by the Urban Arts Theatre (Anita MacShane, Producing Director)
Conceived from the Book of St. Matthew by Vinnette Carroll; Music by Alex Bradford; Lyrics by Alex Bradford; Additional music by Micki Grant; Additional lyrics by Micki Grant; Dance Music by H. B. Barnum; Musical Director: Michael Powell; Music orchestrated by H. B. Barnum
Entire production directed by Vinnette Carroll; Choreographed by Talley Beatty
Scenic Design by William Schroder; Costume Design by William Schroder; Lighting Design by Richard Winkler; Sound Design by Abe Jacob
General Manager: James Janek; Company Manager: Sheila R. Phillips
Production Supervisor: Jerry R. Moore and Richard Martini; Production Stage Manager: Robert Borod; Stage Manager: Robert Charles; Assistant Stage Mgr: Ralph Farrington; Technical Consultant: Bob Hungerford
Piano: Michael Powell; Conducted by Michael Powell; Drums: Howard Grate; Assistant Conductor: Howard Grate; Organ and Synthesizer: Robert (Butch) Sam; Percussionist: Juan J. Gutierrez; Guitar and Guitar Synthesizer: Henry Grate; Bass: Jerry Beckles; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: David Schneck and Jimmy Owens; Saxaphone and Flute: Pat Perrone
Artistic Production Coordinator: Ralph Farrington; General Press Representative: Max Eisen; Press Representative: Barbara Glenn, Irene Gandy and Francine L. Trevens; Dance Captain: Ralph Farrington; Photographer: Martha Swope and Jay Thompson
Swing Dancer
Swing Dancer
Act 1
There's a Stranger in Town
Do You Know Jesus?/He's a Wonder
Just a Little Bit of Jesus Goes a Long Way
It Was Alone/I Know I Have to Leave Here
Be Careful Whom You Kiss
Judas Dance
(music by H. B. Barnum)
(music by H. B. Barnum)
Your Arms Too Short to Box with God
Give Us Barabbas
See How They Done My Lord
Come on Down
Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down
Act 2
Didn't I Tell You
When the Power Comes
Everybody Has His Own Way
Down By the Riverside
I Love You So Much Jesus
The Band
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Your Arms Too Short to Box With God Statistics
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