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Pal Joey
Broadway
Musical
Pal Joey
Broadway
Musical
Broadhurst Theatre
235 W. 44th St.
SYNOPSIS:
Joey, a second-rate Chicago entertainer, two-times a married society dame and a naïve chorus girl. Based on the novel by John O'Hara and scored by Rodgers & Hart.
Music:
Richard Rodgers
Book:
John O'Hara
Lyrics:
Lorenz Hart
People (176)
Harold Lang
Joey Evans
(Original)
Vivienne Segal
Vera Simpson
(Original)
Helen Gallagher
Gladys Bumps
(Original)
Lionel Stander
Ludlow Lowell
(Original)
Harry Asmus
Dancer
(Original)
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John O'Hara
Book
Richard Rodgers
Music
Lorenz Hart
Lyrics
David Alexander
Director
Robert Alton
Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by
Production Supervisor
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Jan
3
1952
Closing Date
Apr
18
1953
Performances
540
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Awards
New York Drama Critics' Circle
1952
Best Musical
Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart
John O'Hara
Winner
Tony Award
1952
Best Choreography
Robert Alton
Winner
1952
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Helen Gallagher
Winner
1952
Conductor and Musical Director
Max Meth
Winner
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