Damn Yankees 1955 - Articles Page 6

Opened: May 5, 1955

Damn Yankees - 1955 - Broadway History , Info & More

Adelphi Theatre
152 W. 54th St. New York, NY

Based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop

Faust meets professional baseball in this Broadway classic! Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. Includes such memorable tunes as "Whatever Lola Wants," "Heart" and "Those Were the Good Old Days."


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Damn Yankees to Open WOB's 2012 Mainstage Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2012


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre opened its doors for the very first time in 1995, seventeen years later, the theatre is preparing to open its 18th Season on January 13th, with the musical comedy Damn Yankees.

Damn Yankees to Open WOB's 2012 Mainstage Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 27, 2011


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre opened its doors for the very first time in 1995, seventeen years later, the theatre is preparing to open its 18th Season on January 13th, with the musical comedy Damn Yankees.

He's Charlie! Lin-Manuel Miranda to Star in Encores! MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Robert Diamond - Oct 31, 2011


Just announced is news that Lin-Manuel Miranda will star as 'Charlie' in the upcoming Encores! production of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. Merrily has been extended for a two-week run, and will play for 15 performances, February 8-19, 2012 at New York City Center, 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Colin Donnell, Betsy Wolfe & Elizabeth Stanley Set for Encores! MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Robert Diamond - Oct 11, 2011


Celia Keenan-Bolger, Colin Donnell, Betsy Wolfe and Elizabeth Stanley have been cast in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, the first New York City Center Encores! production of season. Merrily We Roll Along, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, will be directed by James Lapine with music direction by Rob Berman and musical staging by Dan Knechtges. Merrily has been extended for a two-week run, and will play for 15 performances, February 8-19, 2012 at New York City Center, 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

James Lapine, Marc Bruni, John Rando to Direct Encores! at City Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2011


Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced the final two directors for the 2012 Encores! season.

James Lapine, Marc Bruni, John Rando to Direct Encores! at City Center
by Robert Diamond - Sep 16, 2011


Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced the final two directors for the 2012 Encores! season. As previously announced, James Lapine will direct the first Encores! show of the season, Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, opening on February 8, 2012. Marc Bruni will direct Rodgers and Hammerstein's rarely seen Pipe Dream, opening on March 28¸ and John Rando will direct Jule Styne and Leo Robin's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes opening on May 9. Music Director Rob Berman will conduct all three musicals. This year, the number of performances has been expanded: Pipe Dream and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes will play for seven performances each, and Merrily We Roll Along, extended for a two-week run, will play for 15 performances.

TheatreZone Founders On Broadway For Gwen Verdon: I'm Not Lola Tribute
by Beau Higgins - Jul 20, 2011


Gwen Verdon, one of Broadway's biggest stars during its golden era and beyond, and winner of four Tony Awards, was recently honored by the Dancers Over 40 organization in New York at the star-studded tribute 'Gwen Verdon: I'm not Lola.'

Encores! 2012 to Feature MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, PIPE DREAM & GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
by Robert Diamond - May 23, 2011


New York City Center's 19th Encores! season will open in City Center's newly restored and renovated theater on February 8, 2012 with Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, and will continue with Rodgers and Hammerstein's rarely seen Pipe Dream on March 28¸ followed by Jule Styne and Leo Robin's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes on May 9. For the first time, each musical will play for seven performances.

Whole Backstage Theatre Announces Auditions for DAMN YANKEES 4/7-10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011


The Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville is happy to announce auditions for Damn Yankees, the theatre's summer musical production, directed by Rich Resler.

Whole Backstage Theatre Announces Auditions for DAMN YANKEES 4/7-10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2011


The Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville is happy to announce auditions for Damn Yankees, the theatre's summer musical production, directed by Rich Resler.

Whole Backstage Theatre Announces Auditions for DAMN YANKEES 4/7-10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2011


The Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville is happy to announce auditions for Damn Yankees, the theatre's summer musical production, directed by Rich Resler.

Roundabout Completes Cast for Murphy Led PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 22, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Gemignani, Zien, Parker & More Join Murphy in Roundabout's PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE; Additional Casting Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 3, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announces additional casting for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICUTRE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Lyric Stage Presents NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, 11/4-7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


Lyric Stage, Dallas County's only locally produced professional musical theater company, presents THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, October 29 - November 7 in the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Performances are October 29, 30 and November 4, 5 & 6 @ 8:00 PM and October 31 and November 7 @ 2:30 PM. Tickets are available online @ ww.lyricstage.org or by calling the box office @ 972-252-2787. Ben Harper steals ten thousand dollars. Just before being sent to prison he hides the money in his daughter's doll, setting in motion a thrilling, frightening, and heartfelt story. For sharing Ben's prison cell is Harry Powell, aka The Preacher, who will do anything to get his hands on the stolen money. Anything, including murder. In 1954, Davis Grubb's southern gothic tale THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER hit the New York Times Best Seller list and stayed there for several weeks. The 1955 film version directed by Charles Laughton (his only time behind the camera) and starring Robert Mitchum and Shelley Winters has gone on to be named one of the 100 greatest films of the 20th Century. Now Stephen Cole (book & lyrics) and Claibe Richardson (music) have adapted Grubb's novel into a musical thriller. Lyric Stage is proud to present this great new American musical, winner of the prestigious Edward Kleban Award, with a full orchestra. Davis Gaines will star as The Preacher (Mitchum) opposite Theatre World Award winner Julie Johnson as Willa Harper (Winters). Cheryl Denson will direct Lyric Stage's production with music direction by Scott A. Eckert. Scenic Design is by Scott Osborne, Lighting Design is by Julie Simmons Moroney and Costume Design is by Drenda Lewis.

Lyric Stage Presents NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, 11/4-7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2010


Lyric Stage, Dallas County's only locally produced professional musical theater company, presents THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, October 29 - November 7 in the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Performances are October 29, 30 and November 4, 5 & 6 @ 8:00 PM and October 31 and November 7 @ 2:30 PM. Tickets are available online @ ww.lyricstage.org or by calling the box office @ 972-252-2787. Ben Harper steals ten thousand dollars. Just before being sent to prison he hides the money in his daughter's doll, setting in motion a thrilling, frightening, and heartfelt story. For sharing Ben's prison cell is Harry Powell, aka The Preacher, who will do anything to get his hands on the stolen money. Anything, including murder. In 1954, Davis Grubb's southern gothic tale THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER hit the New York Times Best Seller list and stayed there for several weeks. The 1955 film version directed by Charles Laughton (his only time behind the camera) and starring Robert Mitchum and Shelley Winters has gone on to be named one of the 100 greatest films of the 20th Century. Now Stephen Cole (book & lyrics) and Claibe Richardson (music) have adapted Grubb's novel into a musical thriller. Lyric Stage is proud to present this great new American musical, winner of the prestigious Edward Kleban Award, with a full orchestra. Davis Gaines will star as The Preacher (Mitchum) opposite Theatre World Award winner Julie Johnson as Willa Harper (Winters). Cheryl Denson will direct Lyric Stage's production with music direction by Scott A. Eckert. Scenic Design is by Scott Osborne, Lighting Design is by Julie Simmons Moroney and Costume Design is by Drenda Lewis.

Lyric Stage Presents NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, 11/4-7
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 27, 2010


Lyric Stage, Dallas County's only locally produced professional musical theater company, presents THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, October 29 - November 7 in the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Performances are October 29, 30 and November 4, 5 & 6 @ 8:00 PM and October 31 and November 7 @ 2:30 PM. Tickets are available online @ ww.lyricstage.org or by calling the box office @ 972-252-2787. Ben Harper steals ten thousand dollars. Just before being sent to prison he hides the money in his daughter's doll, setting in motion a thrilling, frightening, and heartfelt story. For sharing Ben's prison cell is Harry Powell, aka The Preacher, who will do anything to get his hands on the stolen money. Anything, including murder. In 1954, Davis Grubb's southern gothic tale THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER hit the New York Times Best Seller list and stayed there for several weeks. The 1955 film version directed by Charles Laughton (his only time behind the camera) and starring Robert Mitchum and Shelley Winters has gone on to be named one of the 100 greatest films of the 20th Century. Now Stephen Cole (book & lyrics) and Claibe Richardson (music) have adapted Grubb's novel into a musical thriller. Lyric Stage is proud to present this great new American musical, winner of the prestigious Edward Kleban Award, with a full orchestra. Davis Gaines will star as The Preacher (Mitchum) opposite Theatre World Award winner Julie Johnson as Willa Harper (Winters). Cheryl Denson will direct Lyric Stage's production with music direction by Scott A. Eckert. Scenic Design is by Scott Osborne, Lighting Design is by Julie Simmons Moroney and Costume Design is by Drenda Lewis.

One More Productions Presents DAMN YANKEES, 9/30-10/24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010


It's only fitting that One More Productions- one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies - is going to bat with the hit Broadway musical Damn Yankees, running September 30 - October 24 in The Gem Theatre in Garden Grove.

One More Productions Presents DAMN YANKEES, 9/30-10/24
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2010


It's only fitting that One More Productions- one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies - is going to bat with the hit Broadway musical Damn Yankees, running September 30 - October 24 in The Gem Theatre in Garden Grove.

One More Productions Presents DAMN YANKEES At Gem Theatre 10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2010


Major League Baseball's regular season is winding down and the march to the World Series is about to begin. Guess who's leading the pack? Those damn New York Yankees!

Round Barn Theatre Presents PLAIN AND FANCY, 42ND STREET in 2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2010


The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres, Nappanee, Indiana is currently presenting the musical PLAIN AND FANCY (through October 16) and will soon open 42ND STREET, which will run July 20 through August 29.

Weston Playhouse Closes DAMN YANKEES 8/21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2010


Damn Yankees, the musical comedy that was a smash in its original 1955 production and again in the 1994 Broadway revival, hits the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company MainStage from August 5 through 21.

Weston Playhouse Presents DAMN YANKEES 8/5-21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2010


Damn Yankees, the musical comedy that was a smash in its original 1955 production and again in the 1994 Broadway revival, hits the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company MainStage from August 5 through 21.

LaVergne, Walker, Ward et al. Join Lewis in North Shore Music Theatre's GYPSY, 7/6 - 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2010


Bill Hanney launches the 2010 Broadway musical series at the new North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) with Vicki Lewis starring in GYPSY. A veteran of the stage and screen, Vicki Lewis is most remembered for her 5 seasons playing Beth on the NBC sitcom, 'NewsRadio.' The multi award winning Broadway classic GYPSY runs July 6 - 25, 2010, with press night scheduled for July 8 at 7:30pm.

Weston Playhouse Presents DAMN YANKEES 8/5-21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 22, 2010


Damn Yankees, the musical comedy that was a smash in its original 1955 production and again in the 1994 Broadway revival, hits the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company MainStage from August 5 through 21.

Round Barn Theatre Presents PLAIN AND FANCY, 42ND STREET in 2010 Season
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 13, 2010


The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres, Nappanee, Indiana is currently presenting the musical PLAIN AND FANCY (through October 16) and will soon open 42ND STREET, which will run July 20 through August 29.

Other Productions of Damn Yankees

1955   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1957   West End London Production
West End
1964   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1979   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1981   Jones Beach Production
1994   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1997   West End London Production
West End
2006   Beverly, MA (Regional) North Shore Music Theatre Production
Beverly, MA (Regional)
2007   Los Angeles Reprise! Concert
Los Angeles
2008   Off-Broadway Encores! Summer Stars Revival
Off-Broadway
2017   Off-Broadway Roundabout Concert Production
Off-Broadway

Damn Yankees - 1955 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1956 Tony Awards Best Choreography Bob Fosse
1956 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Hal Hastings
1956 Tony Awards Best Musical George Abbott
1956 Tony Awards Best Musical Douglass Wallop
1956 Tony Awards Best Musical Richard Adler
1956 Tony Awards Best Musical Jerry Ross
1956 Tony Awards Best Musical Frederick Brisson
1956 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Griffith
1956 Tony Awards Best Musical Harold S. Prince
1956 Tony Awards Best Musical Albert B. Taylor
1956 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ray Walston
1956 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Russ Brown
1956 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Stephen Douglass
1956 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Rae Allen
1956 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Gwen Verdon
1956 Tony Awards Best Stage Technician Harry Green

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