High Spirits 1964

Opened: April 7, 1964

High Spirits - 1964 - Broadway History , Info & More

Alvin Theatre
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY

Based upon Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

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High Spirits FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of High Spirits have there been?
High Spirits has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1964, Broadway which opened in 1964, West End which opened in 1964 and Broadway which opened in 1981.
What Tony Awards has High Spirits been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Danny Daniels, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Fred Werner, Best Direction of a Musical for Noel Coward Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Hugh Martin and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Timothy Gray .

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