Promises, Promises 1969

Opened: October 2, 1969

Promises, Promises - 1969 - West End History , Info & More

Prince of Wales Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Coventry Street London

Based on the film The Apartment by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond

Promises, Promises is a musical based on the 1960 film The Apartment. The music is by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David, and book by Neil Simon. Musical numbers for the original Broadway production were choreographed by Michael Bennett.

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Promises, Promises FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Promises, Promises have there been?
Promises, Promises has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1968, West End which opened in 1969, US Tour which opened in 1970, Off-Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 2010, West End which opened in 2017 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What awards has Promises, Promises been nominated for?
Promises, Promises has been nominated for the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards.
What awards has Promises, Promises won?
Promises, Promises has won the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards.

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