Li'l Abner
Broadway
Musical
Original
Li'l Abner
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS: Dogpatch loafer Li'l Abner is loved by Daisy Mae, but the Yokumberry Tonic his Mammy has given him to make him strong (and which is now desired by a Washington general) has made him uninterested in romance, in this musical adaptation of the characters from the Al Capp comic strip.
- Book: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Music: Gene de Paul
- Lyrics: Johnny Mercer
People (229)
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Daisy Mae
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Marryin' Sam
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L'il Abner
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Mammy Yokum
(Original)
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Gen. Bullmoose
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BookProducer
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Music
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Lyrics
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Awards
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
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| 1958 | Theatre World Award | Winner | |
| 1957 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 1957 | Best Choreography | Winner | |
| 1957 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1957 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1956-1957
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