Floyd Collins 1996

Opened: March 3, 1996
Closing: March 24, 1996

Floyd Collins - 1996 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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In 1925, while chasing a dream of fame and fortune by turning a Kentucky cave into a tourist attraction, Floyd Collins himself became the attraction when he got trapped 200 feet underground. Alone but for sporadic contact with the outside world, Floyd fought for his sanity and ultimately his life as the rescue effort above exploded into the first genuine media circus. Reporters and gawkers from across the country descended on the property, fueling the hysteria and manipulating the nation into holding its collective breath. This haunting musical - one of the most acclaimed in recent years - tells the transcendent tale of a true American dreamer.

Tina Landau; Adam Guettel; Tina Landau

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Floyd Collins FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Floyd Collins have there been?
Floyd Collins has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1996, Off-Broadway which opened in 1996 and London Fringe which opened in 1999.
What awards has Floyd Collins been nominated for?
Floyd Collins has been nominated for Best Off Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for Adam Guettel.
What awards has Floyd Collins won?
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What are the songs in Floyd Collins and what's the order?
The Call
Tween a Rock and a Hard Place
Lucky
Daybreak
I Landed on It
Blue Eyes
Heart an' Hand
The Riddle Song
Is That Remarkable?
The Carnival
Through the Mountain
Git Comfortable
Family Hymn
The Dream
How Glory Goes
The Ballad of Floyd Collins
Where a Man Belongs

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