Hallelujah, Baby! 1967 - Articles Page 20

Opened: April 26, 1967

Hallelujah, Baby! - 1967 - Broadway History , Info & More

Martin Beck Theatre
302 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Hallelujah, Baby! is a musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden, and a book by Arthur Laurents. The show is "a chronicle of the African American struggle for equality during the [first half of the] 20th century."[1]



The musical premiered on Broadway in 1967 and made a young Leslie Uggams a star. It won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

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ON GOLDEN POND Nominated for 4 Helen Hayes Awards
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2005


It was announced today that the upcoming Broadway production of ON GOLDEN POND, starring the legendary James Earl Jones and Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams, has been nominated for 4 Helen Hayes Awards, the prestigious awards that pay tribute to excellence in professional theater in Washington, DC. The production premiered last Fall at The Kennedy Center.

2005 Helen Hayes Award Nominations Announced
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2005


Patricia Clarkson, James Earl Jones, Jason Danieley, Marc Kudisch, among DC nominees.

Box Office for On Golden Pond Opens Monday 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2005


The box office at The Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) will open on Monday, February 28 at 10AM for the new production of the beloved play ON GOLDEN POND starring two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee James Earl Jones (Fences, The Great White Hope) and Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!, King Hedley II).

On Golden Pond Tickets Go On Sale February 17, Box Office Opens February 28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2005


Tickets for the new production of the beloved play ON GOLDEN POND starring two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee James Earl Jones (Fences, The Great White Hope) and Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!, King Hedley II) will go on sale to the general public beginning Thursday, February 17 at 10AM.

MTC's Winter Benefit with Leslie Uggams, Patrick Cassidy, and Kelli O'Hara January 24th
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2005


MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB will present its annual Winter Benefit, 'An Intimate Night,' an evening featuring Broadway stars LESLIE UGGAMS, PATRICK CASSIDY and KELLI O'HARA on Monday, January 24 at the Plaza Hotel (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South).

Amanda Green & Tom Kitt & Friends at BIRDLAND, 1/24 and 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Dec 30, 2004


The Winter Season, a series of 7pm Monday night concerts at BIRDLAND featuring top Broadway and cabaret performers, continues with composer/lyricists Amanda Green & Tom Kitt, who will be performing their original songs January 24th and 31st at 7pm. The duo will be joined by special guest stars Brooks Ashmanskas, Mario Cantone, Jenn Colella, Gavin Creel, Jerry Dixon, Matt McGrath, Julia Murney, Greg Naughton, Alice Ripley, Amy Spanger and the Tom Kitt Band. The writing team is currently adapting the popular book and film High Fidelity for the Broadway stage as a musical, and will premiere several songs from the musical during the concert.

Hallelujah, Baby! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Tony Awards has Hallelujah, Baby! been nominated for?
Hallelujah, Baby! has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Musical, Best Choreography for Kevin Carlisle, Best Costume Design for Irene Sharaff, Best Direction of a Musical for Burt Shevelove, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jule Styne, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Betty Comden, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Adolph Green, and Producer (Musical) for Albert Selden.
What Tony Awards has Hallelujah, Baby! won?
Hallelujah, Baby! has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Choreography for Kevin Carlisle, Best Costume Design for Irene Sharaff, Best Direction of a Musical for Burt Shevelove, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jule Styne, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Betty Comden, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Adolph Green, and Producer (Musical) for Albert Selden.
What awards has Hallelujah, Baby! been nominated for?
Hallelujah, Baby! has been nominated for the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Leslie Uggams.
What awards has Hallelujah, Baby! won?
Hallelujah, Baby! has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Leslie Uggams.

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