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Based on the screenplay by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the novel by Phil Stong

Rodgers & Hammerstein's only musical written directly for the screen is now a stage musical that's had critics raving from coast to coast. Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, STATE FAIR travels with more...

Original

Original Cast

Midway Pig
Violet
Jeanne (u/s)
Midway Cow
Vivian (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Emily Arden (u/s)
Jeanne
Harry

(Margy's boyfriend)
Peter Benson, who has an extensive Broadway resume including roles in Promises, Promises and Cabaret, also showcased his talents in State Fair. more...
Melissa Frake

(Abel's wife)
Eleanor (u/s)
Violet (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Abel Frake
Melissa Frake (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Dave Miller (u/s)
Hank Munson (u/s)
Judge Heppenstahl (u/s)
Lem (u/s)
The Hoop-La Barker
Abel Frake (u/s)
Clay
Fair Announcer
Charlie

(a newspaper photographer)
Hank Munson

(a farmer)
Dave Miller
Judge Heppenstahl
(Applause Books)
The Hoop-La Barker (u/s)
Vivian
(Applause Books)
Fairtone
Wayne Frake (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Midway Cow (u/s)
Midway Pig (u/s)
Performer
(Applause Books)

(Wayne's sister)
Andrea McArdle, renowned for originating the title role in the 1977 mega-musical Annie, brought her exceptional talent to the original Broadway cast of State Fair, where she portrayed Margy Frake. more...
Emily Arden

Donna McKechnie, renowned for her Tony Award-winning performance as Cassie in A Chorus Line, brought her exceptional talent to State Fair. more...
Gus
Harry (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Mrs. Edwin Metcalf of Pottsville
Charlie (u/s)
Gus (u/s)
Performer
Uncle Sam (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Mrs. Edwin Metcalf of Pottsville (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Chief of Police
Clay (u/s)
The Astounding Stralenko
The Chief of Police
Lem

(a farmer)
Fairtone
Pat Gilbert (u/s)
The Astounding Stralenko (u/s)
The Chief of Police (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Pat Gilbert

(a newspaper reporter)
Wayne Frake

(son of Abel and Melissa)

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Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
State Fair — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1996 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Scott Wise

Production Team

Gary Leonard Bell Scenic Designer
Michael Bottari Costume Designer
Kay Cameron Musical Director
Ronald Case Costume Designer
George M. Fraggos Hair Designer
James Hammerstein Director
(Co-Director)
Natasha Katz Lighting Designer
Bruce Pomahac Orchestrator
Brian Ronan Sound Designer
Randy Skinner Choreographer
Director
(Co-Director)

State Fair FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Opening It Might As Well Be Spring That's for Me Our State Fair Away from Home Isn't It Kinda Fun? This Isn't Heaven More Than Just a Friend Jellies, Preserves, Pickles & Mincemeat It's a Grand Night for Singing All I Owe Ioway Willing and Eager Providence Just Isn't Fair We Will Be Together Never Say No to a Man The Little Things in Texas There's Music in You Driving at Night My Best Love You Never Had It So Good Boys and Girls Like You and Me Keep It Gay It's Me Marriage Type Love When I Go Out Walking with My Baby That's the Way It Happens I Haven't Got a Worry in the World The Next Time It Happens The Man I Used to Be So Far

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