The Drunkard 1970

Opened: April 13, 1970
Closing: May 24, 1970

The Drunkard - 1970 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

13th Street Repertory Company
50 W 13th Street (Btwn Fifth and Sixth) New York, NY 10011

Lending his incomparable writing talents to the stage, Barry Manilow teams up with Bro Herrod to delve into the world of the 19th Century melodrama. THE DRUNKARD presents a unique delivery of the famous melodrama by W.H.S. Smith, transporting audiences to an infinitely less subtle day in this deliciously coy and exaggerated musical.

Mary Wilson and her widowed mother are in dire straights. When it comes to their attention the cottage they're renting is to be sold, Mary appears before the handsome new owner, Edward, hoping to request his mercy. Edward had already been informed of the debacle by the villainous lawyer, Cribbs, who has set about to destroy the Wilson family. Being goodhearted, Edward had already determined the Wilson family was not to be forced from their home. After laying eyes on Mary, Edward is immediately in love and the wedding is set; Cribbs's plan has been thwarted. He'll have to implement a new plan just as deviant involving the wicked devil's beverage...Alcohol! 


A small cast size, unique play structure, and comedic style makes THE DRUNKARD ideal for intimate theatre spaces. Enlisting audience participation as well as direct sides, this one-of-a-kind show is a tall glass of entertainment that will ensnare theatergoers' attention and leave them longing for more.

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The Drunkard FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Something Good Will Happen Soon
Whispering Hope
Don't Swat Your Mother, 'Cause It's Mean
Strolling Through the Park (One Day)
Good Is Good
Mrs. Mary Middleton
Have Another Drink
The Curse of an Aching Heart
For When You're Dead
A Cup of Coffee
Garbage Can Blues
Shall I Be an Old Man's Darling
Julia's Song
I'm Ready to Go
Do You Wanna Be Saved?
Father, Dear Father
She's Only a Bird in a Guilded Cage
No! No! A Thousand Times No!!
Cuddle Up a Little Closer
Hello, My Baby

The Drunkard has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1970.

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