Candide
Broadway
Musical
Comedy
Original
Candide
Broadway
Musical
Comedy
Original
SYNOPSIS: In this musical adaptation of Voltaire's satirical novel, the naïve Candide is separated from his beloved Cunegonde and journeys around the world to find her, retaining his teacher Pangloss's belief that "this is the best of all possible worlds" in the face of ever-increasing catastrophes.
- Music: Leonard Bernstein
- Book: Lillian Hellman
- Lyrics: Dorothy Parker, John La Touche, Richard Wilbur
People (206)
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Martin
(Original)Dr. Pangloss
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Cunegonde
(Original)Scrub Lady
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Old Lady
(Original)Madame Sofronia
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Candide
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Singer
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Book
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MusicOrchestrations
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Lyrics
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Lyrics
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Lyrics
Pro Info
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Awards
| Tony Award | |||
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| 1957 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1957 | Conductor and Musical Director | Nominee | |
| 1957 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1957 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1957 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee |
OTHER BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS
Shows That Opened That Season: 1956-1957
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