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About the Musical
Jerry Herman’s first Broadway book musical set in Israel during the nation’s early days of independence.
Story:
A group of American widows – led by the hilariously blunt and amiable Clara – tour the country by bus in hopes of landing a husband. Meanwhile, two lonely Americans named Ruth and Phil meet and begin a mid-life romance, hoping to overcome some obstacles to their happiness.
Broadway Premiere
- Theatre
- Martin Beck Theatre
- Opening Night
- Oct 10, 1961
- Total Performances
- 543
- Original Cast
- Mimi Benzell, Molly Picon, Robert Weede, Juki Arkin, Diane Goldberg, Thelma Pelish, Tommy Rall, Lanna Saunders, Myrna Aaron, Ellen Berse, Burt Bier, Johnny Borden, Gerald Cardoni, Renato Cibelli, Anthony De Vecchi, Marceline Decker, Ceil Delli, Nina Feinberg, Louis Gasparinetti, Murray Goldkind, Penny Ann Green, Jose Gutierrez, Judith Haskell, Stuart Hodes, Ronald Holgate, Linda Howe, Alex Kotimski, Urylee Leonardos, Rose Lischner, David London, Carlos Macri, Ellen Madison, John Mandia, Terry Marone, Ed Mastin, Susan May, Addi Negri, Michael Nestor, Lou Polacek, Dorothy Richardson, Eddie Roll, Robert Rue, Dom Salinaro, Reuben Singer, Sandra Stahl, Marilyn Stark, Walter Stratton, Art Tookoyan, Matt Turney, Patti Winston, Jane Zachary
- Director
- Albert Marre
- Choreographer
- Donald Saddler
- Producer
- Gerard Oestreicher
- Musical Director
- Max Goberman
- Orchestrations
- Hershy Kay and Eddie Sauter
- Scenic Design
- Howard Bay
- Costume Design
- Miles White
- Lighting Design
- Howard Bay
- Sound Design
- Jack Mann
- Hair Design
- Samye Van
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1962 Tony Award Nominations
Best Musical
Best Composer
Best Actress In A Musical - Molly Picon
Best Costume Design
Best Producer Of A Musical
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