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Cabaret & Concert News Judy Kaye and Christine Andreas Will Lead High Spirits 60th Anniversary Concert at 54 Below

The Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray musical originally opened on Broadway in 1964.

Judy Kaye and Christine Andreas

Judy Kaye and Christine Andreas are set to star in High Spirits: The 60th Anniversary Concert of an Improbable Musical Comedy January 6, 2025 at 54 Below. 

The full cast will include Joy Franz (Into the Woods), Walter Willison (Grand Hotel), and more to be announced. The show will also feature special guest star Adrienne Angel (Peter Pan), who appeared in the musical's original Broadway production.

Based on Noël Coward's Blithe SpiritHigh Spirits opened on Broadway in 1964, with a book, music, and lyrics by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray. The original cast featured Beatrice Lille, Tammy Grimes, Edward Woodward, and Louise Troy, with Coward directing. The work received eight Tony nominations, including Best Musical. 

High Spirits follows mystery novelist Charles Condomine, who gives a séance to debunk the high-spirited medium Madame Arcati. Condomine's plan backfires when the ghost of his first wife is conjured, much to the disdain of his current wife. 

The concert is produced, directed, adapted, and hosted by Walter Willison, who appeared in the 1965 West Coast premiere of High Spirits. Music direction is by James Woods, with costume coordination by Mitchell Bloom

Visit 54Below.org for tickets. 

 
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