Merlin was a musical based on a concept by popular illusionist Doug Henning and Barbara De Angelis, written by Richard Levinson and William Link, with music (and incidental music) written by Elmer Bernstein and lyrics by Don Black.
Merlin opened on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on February 13, 1983 and closed on August 7, 1983 after 199 performances and 69 previews. It was directed by Ivan Reitman and choreographed by Christopher Chadman and Billy Wilson. The cast included Henning as Merlin, Chita Rivera as an evil sorceress and, in supporting roles, newcomer Nathan Lane and a young Christian Slater.
| 1983 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Rebecca Wright |
| 1983 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Projection Design | Doug Henning |
| 1983 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Projection Design | Charles Reynolds |
| 1983 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Projection Design | Glen Priest |
| 1983 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Projection Design | Jim Steinmeyer |
| 1983 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Projection Design | John Gaughan |
| 1983 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Projection Design | Robin Wagner |
| 1983 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Ivan Reitman |
| 1983 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Ivan Reitman |
| 1983 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Columbia Pictures Stage Productions, Inc. |
| 1983 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Marvin A. Krauss |
| 1983 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | James M. Nederlander |
| 1983 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Elmer Bernstein |
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