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Can-Can
Broadway
Comedy
Original
Can-Can
Broadway
Comedy
Original
Sam S. Shubert Theatre
225 W. 44th St.
SYNOPSIS:
The owner of a dance club in 1890s Paris must contend with a judge who wishes to close the club down for its lascivious dancing — but who can't help falling for the owner's charms.
Music:
Cole Porter
Book:
Abe Burrows
Lyrics:
Cole Porter
People (209)
Lilo
La Mome Pistache
(Original)
Peter Cookson
Judge Aristide Forestier
(Original)
Hans Conried
Boris Adzinidzinadze
(Original)
Gwen Verdon
Claudine
(Original)
Eve
(Original)
Erik Rhodes
Hilaire Jussac
(Original)
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Abe Burrows
Book
Director
Cole Porter
Music
Lyrics
Michael Kidd
Dance and Musical Numbers Staged by
Jo Mielziner
Scenic Design
Lighting Design
Motley
Costume Design
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Pro Info
Opening Date
May
7
1953
Closing Date
Jun
25
1955
Performances
892
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Awards
Theatre World Awards
1953
Theatre World Award
Gwen Verdon
Winner
Tony Award
1954
Best Choreography
Michael Kidd
Winner
1954
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Gwen Verdon
Winner
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