Your Arms Too Short to Box With God
A Soaring Celebration in Song and Dance
MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Sep 09, 1982
Closing Date
Nov 07, 1982
1st Preview
Aug 31, 1982
1st Preview
Aug 31, 1982
Previews
11
Performances
69
MusicalOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
This production is a return engagement of Your Arms Too Short to Box With God (Jun 02, 1980 - Oct 12, 1980)
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Messrs. NederlanderProduced by Barry & Fran Weissler and Urban Arts Theatre (Anita MacShane, Producing Director); Associate Producer: Jerry R. Moore; Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler and Urban Arts Theatre (Anita MacShane, Producing Director)Music by Alex Bradford; Lyrics by Alex Bradford; Additional music by Micki Grant; Additional lyrics by Micki Grant; Music orchestrated by H. B. Barnum; Dance music by H. B. Barnum; Musical Director: Michael Powell; Music arranged by Michael Powell; Conceived from the Book of St. Matthew by Vinnette CarrollEntire Production Directed by Vinnette Carroll; Choreographed by Talley Beatty; Choreography restaged by Ralf Paul HazeScenic Design by William Schroder; Costume Design by William Schroder; Lighting Design by Richard Winkler; Sound Design by R. Shepard and J. Esher; Ms. LaBelle's Hair by Norma HarrisProduction Stage Manager: Robert Borod; Stage Manager: Jonathan Weiss; Assistant Stage Mgr: Leslie Hardesty SissonPiano: Michael Powell; Conducted by Michael Powell; Organ and Synthesizer: Robert (Butch) Sam; Assistant Conductor: Robert (Butch) Sam; Bass: Jerry Beckles; Percussionist: Juan J. Gutierrez; Trumpet and Trombone: Butch Ingram; Woodwinds: James Ingram; Drums: John Ingram; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Robert T. Ingram; Guitar: William IngramGeneral Press Representative: Owen Levy; Production Coordinator: Daniel F. Kearns; National Press Representative: Burnham-Callaghan Associates; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner and Associates and Winner Communications, Inc.; Dance Captain: Ralf Paul Haze; Photographer: Martha Swope
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SongsThere's a Stranger in TownDo You Know Jesus?/He's a WonderJust a Little Bit of Jesus Goes a Long WayIt Was AloneI 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 DownDidn't I Tell YouWhen the Power ComesEverybody Has His Own WayI 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 Messrs. Nederlander
Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler and Urban Arts Theatre (Anita MacShane, Producing Director); Associate Producer: Jerry R. Moore; Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler and Urban Arts Theatre (Anita MacShane, Producing Director)
Music by Alex Bradford; Lyrics by Alex Bradford; Additional music by Micki Grant; Additional lyrics by Micki Grant; Music orchestrated by H. B. Barnum; Dance music by H. B. Barnum; Musical Director: Michael Powell; Music arranged by Michael Powell; Conceived from the Book of St. Matthew by Vinnette Carroll
Entire Production Directed by Vinnette Carroll; Choreographed by Talley Beatty; Choreography restaged by Ralf Paul Haze
Scenic Design by William Schroder; Costume Design by William Schroder; Lighting Design by Richard Winkler; Sound Design by R. Shepard and J. Esher; Ms. LaBelle's Hair by Norma Harris
Production Stage Manager: Robert Borod; Stage Manager: Jonathan Weiss; Assistant Stage Mgr: Leslie Hardesty Sisson
Piano: Michael Powell; Conducted by Michael Powell; Organ and Synthesizer: Robert (Butch) Sam; Assistant Conductor: Robert (Butch) Sam; Bass: Jerry Beckles; Percussionist: Juan J. Gutierrez; Trumpet and Trombone: Butch Ingram; Woodwinds: James Ingram; Drums: John Ingram; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Robert T. Ingram; Guitar: William Ingram
General Press Representative: Owen Levy; Production Coordinator: Daniel F. Kearns; National Press Representative: Burnham-Callaghan Associates; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner and Associates and Winner Communications, Inc.; Dance Captain: Ralf Paul Haze; Photographer: Martha Swope
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
Didn't I Tell You
When the Power Comes
Everybody Has His Own Way
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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