The Cradle Will Rock Revival 1964

Opened: November 8, 1964

The Cradle Will Rock - 1964 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Corporations and churches use their influence to shape laws to their favor, unemployment hits new heights, and millions of Americans are losing their homes. Sound like the New Millennium? In 1937, Mark Blitzstein’s musical called these issues into question with his scathing satire of greed, corruption and politics in the U.S. of A. So scandalous, in fact, was “The Cradle” that the U.S. Government tried to shut it down. But Blitzstein’s humor, music and agitprop parody ruled the day and the public got to hear this terrific, fun, jazzy score. Snappy tunes, wonderful characters and deep questions about our nation will take you on a rollercoaster ride through the American patriotic psyche.

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The Cradle Will Rock FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I'm Checkin' Home Now
Moll and Gent
Moll and Dick
So That's the Way
Hurry Up and Telephone
Moll and Druggist
Oh, What a Filthy Night Court
Mrs. Mister and Reverend Salvation
Hard Times
The Sermon
War! War!
Croon-Spoon
The Freedom of the Press
Let's Do Something
Honolulu
Drugstore Scene
Summer Weather
Gus and Sadie Love Song
Hotel Lobby Scene
Don't Let Me Keep You
The Rich
Ah, There You Are
Ask Us Again
Art for Art's Sake
Nickel Under the Foot
Polyphonic
Leaflets
The Cradle Will Rock
Faculty Room Scene
Lovely Morning
Triple Flank Maneuvre
Do I Have To Say?
Listen, Fellas
Doctor and Ella
Joe Worker
Stuck Like a Sandwich
Ex-Foreman
Final Reprises
The Cradle Will Rock has had 11 productions including Broadway which opened in 1938, Broadway which opened in 1938, Broadway which opened in 1947, Broadway which opened in 1947, Off-Broadway which opened in 1964, Off-Broadway which opened in 1964, Off-Broadway which opened in 1983, Off-Broadway which opened in 1983, West End which opened in 1985, Off-Broadway which opened in 2013 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.
The Cradle Will Rock has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Musical Production at the Obie Awards, as well as for Best Performance at the Obie Awards for Dean Dittmann.
The Cradle Will Rock has won several awards, including the Best Musical Production and Performance at the Obie Awards. Dean Dittmann was recognized for his outstanding performance in the show.

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