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Knockout
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Knockout Playbill - May 1979
Knockout
Broadway
Original
Helen Hayes Theatre
210 W. 46th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
Louis LaRusso II
People (32)
Danny Aiello
Damie Ruffino
(Original)
Michael Aronin
Sonny Vincent
(Original)
Frank Bongiorno
Champ Sella
(Original)
Edward O'Neill
Paddy Klonski
(Original)
David Patrick Kelly
Mac
(Original)
Janet Sarno
Gracie
(Original)
Margaret Warncke
Kay
(Original)
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Danny Aiello
Damie Ruffino
(Original)
Michael Aronin
Sonny Vincent
(Original)
Frank Bongiorno
Champ Sella
(Original)
Edward O'Neill
Paddy Klonski
(Original)
David Patrick Kelly
Mac
(Original)
Janet Sarno
Gracie
(Original)
Margaret Warncke
Kay
(Original)
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Louis LaRusso II
Writer
Frank Corsaro
Director
Karl Eigsti
Scenic Design
Jane Greenwood
Costume Design
Neil Peter Jampolis
Lighting Design
Phyllis Della
Hair Design
Jack Gianino
Production Stage Manager
Brad Gordon
Assistant Stage Manager
Shyler Nepveux
Assistant Stage Manager
Jose Torres
Fight Consultant
Soloway / Francis
General Manager
Steven Suskin
Company Manager
Seymour Krawitz
General Press Representative
Louise Weiner Ment
Press
Patricia Krawitz
General Press Representative
Diener / Hauser / Bates & Co., Inc.
Advertising
Bill Sargent
Producer
SEE Theatre Network
Presenter
Norman Maibaum
Executive Producer
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Pro Info
First Preview
Apr
27
1979
Opening Date
May
6
1979
Closing Date
Sep
16
1979
Previews
10
Performances
154
as of Jan 21, 2026
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Awards
Tony Award
1979
Scenic Design (Play or Musical)
Karl Eigsti
Nominee
Shows That Opened That Season: 1978–1979
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The 32nd Annual Tony Awards - 1978
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