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About the Show

A musical based on Nik Cohn's 1975 New York Magazine article "Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night" and Norman Wexler's 1977 film, featuring music by the Bee Gees.

Story: Tony Manero is a Brooklyn youth who goes to the discotheque, where he is admired by Stephanie Mangano and rest of the disco's patrons and while escaping his worries.

Cast and Creative Team

Composer and Lyricist: The Bee Gees
Librettist: Nik Cohn

Broadway Premiere
Theatre: Minskoff Theatre
Opening Night: Oct 21, 1999
Total Performances: 501
Original Cast: James Carpinello, Paige Price, Orfeh, Paul Castree, Sean Palmer, Andy Blankenbuehler, Richard H.Blake, Bryan Batt, Casey Nicholaw, Suzanne Costallos
Director and Choreographer: Arlene Phillips
Producer: Robert Stigwood
Musical Director: Martyn Axe
Orchestrations: Nigel Wright
Scenic Design: Robin Wagner
Costume Design: Andy Edwards
Lighting Design: Andrew Bridge