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Opened: May 5, 1955

Damn Yankees - 1955 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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Foothill Music Theatre Presents DAMN YANKEES, Now thru 8/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2013

The award winning Foothill Music Theatre swings for the fences this summer with the Tony Award-winning musical DAMN YANKEES. With book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, DAMN YANKEES, the musical story of a baseball fanatic who makes a deal with the devil to get his team a chance at the pennant, features a memorable Richard Adler and Jerry Ross score including 'Whatever Lola Want, Lola Gets,' and (You've Gotta Have) 'Heart.' This production will be helmed by Tom Gough with music direction by Catherine Snider, and choreography by Katie O'Bryon and plays today, July 26 - August 18 in the Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills

Leddy Center Presents DAMN YANKEES, Now thru 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2013

Leddy Center for the Performing Arts Executive Director Elaine Gatchell is proud to present Damn Yankees, a musical comedy. Directed and Choreographed by Mrs. Gatchell, musically directed by J. Bruce Gatchell, and accompanied by Devereux Geiger, Damn Yankees premiered on Broadway in 1955.

Mysterium Theater Stages DAMN YANKEES, Now thru 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2013

Mysterium Theater will present DAMN YANKEES, tonight, July 11 - August 11, 2013. Damn Yankees is a musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop and music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Mysterium presents Damn Yankees in Rep with a world premiere Lincoln-the Melodrama.

Mysterium Theater to Stage DAMN YANKEES, 7/11-8/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2013

Mysterium Theater will present DAMN YANKEES, July 11 - August 11, 2013. Damn Yankees is a musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop and music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Mysterium presents Damn Yankees in Rep with a world premiere Lincoln-the Melodrama.

Paley Center To Present NYMF-Centric Theatre Series
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 27, 2013

Conveniently scheduled to occur during the weeks of this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival, The Paley Center For Media is presenting a series of theatrically-related programs and presentations throughout July featuring some particularly rarely-seen entities.

Foothill Music Theatre to Present DAMN YANKEES, 7/26-8/18
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 14, 2013

The award winning Foothill Music Theatre swings for the fences this summer with the Tony Award-winning musical DAMN YANKEES. This production will be helmed by Tom Gough with music direction by Catherine Snider, and choreography by Katie O'Bryon and plays July 26 - August 18 in the Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills.

Leddy Center to Present DAMN YANKEES, 7/12-28
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2013

Leddy Center for the Performing Arts Executive Director Elaine Gatchell is proud to present Damn Yankees, a musical comedy. Directed and Choreographed by Mrs. Gatchell, musically directed by J. Bruce Gatchell, and accompanied by Devereux Geiger, Damn Yankees premiered on Broadway in 1955.

Richard Adler Memorial Set for Today, June 27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2012

A memorial to honor the life and career of Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist Richard Adler will be held today, June 27th.

Memorial for Richard Adler Set for June 27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2012

A memorial to honor the life and career of Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist Richard Adler will be held on Wednesday, June 27th.

FLASH SPECIAL: A Richard Adler Retrospective - THE PAJAMA GAME, DAMN YANKEES & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 23, 2012

On Thursday, three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway composer Richard Adler passed away at the ripe old age of 90. Responsible for two of the biggest Broadway smash hits of the 1950s, THE PAJAMA GAME and GAMN YANKEES, Adler never quite managed to equal his career-high double-hitter of that era, yet his earlier work with Tony Bennett ('Rags To Riches'), Doris Day ('Everybody Loves A Lover') and Marilyn Monroe (the iconic 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President') surely shall solidify his place in the firmament of entertainment history along with his two classic musicals from the Golden Age. Winning both Best Score and Best Musical for both THE PAJAMA GAME and DAMN YANKEES, Adler's partnership with lyricist Jerry Ross - which began on Broadway in 1953 with JOHN MURRAY ANDERSON'S ALMANAC - was tragically cut short just months after the DAMN YANKEES premiere when Ross was diagnosed with lung disease and passed away soon thereafter. Yet, thanks to the beloved film versions of THE PAJAMA GAME and DAMN YANKEES and continued interest in the entities as expressed in the revivals and reappraisals of both onstage from Broadway to Biloxi to Bombay year after year, the snappy, snazzy tunes of Adler and Ross live on eight times a week all around the world - even now, more than fifty years after they premiered. Unfortunately, Adler's subsequent shows with other collaborators post-1955 failed to capture the early magic of his previous projects with Ross and his earlier musical and theatrical endeavors in the pop arena, with the racially charged KWAMINA flopping on Broadway in 1961 (though he took home a Best Composer Tony Award for his efforts anyway) and the awkwardly titled MUSIC IS failing to recreate the magic of its source material, Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT, in 1976. A MOTER'S KISSES, starring Bea Arthur and a young Bernadette Peters, died on the road, as well. In the intervening years, Adler attempted musical adaptations taken from a number of intriguing sources - OF HUMAN BONDAGE and others among them - though only his ballet scores seemed to reach an audience; particularly his last, commissioned for a new production of Lorca's THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA in 1998. Of course, THE PAJAMA GAME has had two Broadway revivals - most recently the rapturously received Kathleen Marshall-directed production starring Harry Connick, Jr. and Kelli O'Hara; and DAMN YANKEES famously returned to the Great White Way with much ado in 1994 starring Victor Garber. Now seems particularly ripe for remounting YANKEES, as we approach twenty years in its absence - especially given the musical's seriously smashing showing at Encores! in 2007. Who knows, perhaps some risky producer will even take a chance on a new production of KWAMINA, MUSIC IS, A MOTHER'S KISSES or one of the bottom drawer shows someday soon to see if they possess any of the limitless potential shown by Adler's earlier work. Or maybe a stage treatment of his TV musical GIFT OF THE MAGI (originally composed for then-wife Sally Ann Howes)? Or, better yet, how about a revue? What a stupendous songstack Adler created over the course of his career - 'Whatever Lola Wants' to 'Hey There' to 'Hernando's Hideaway' to 'You Gotta Have Heart' to 'Steam Heat' to the aforementioned Bennett, Day and Monroe standards and so many more chestnuts.

BWW Reviews: DAMN YANKEES...An Enjoyable Evening of Escapist Theatre at Porthouse
by Roy Berko - Jun 18, 2012

Probably the golden age of musical theatre in the US was from 1950 to 1960. Great scripts like King and I, My Fair Lady, and West Side Story were staged. Also produced were such flops as Salad Days, Zuleika, Ankles Away, The Vamp, ShaNgri-La, Shinbone Alley, and Free As Air. Most shows were of the neither great nor flop variety. These included the likes of Call Me Madam, Guys and Dolls, Paint Your Wagon, Can-Can, Wonderful Town, Fanny, and The Pajama Game. Also included in the list was DAMN YANKEES, now on stage at Porthouse Theatre.

BWW Reviews: DAMN YANKEES at the 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Apr 27, 2012

"You gotta have heart!" That's the central conceit of any production of "Damn Yankees". Without that heart they might as well be singing about golf. Well luckily the current production at the 5th Avenue Theatre in conjunction with the Paper Mill Playhouse has heart to spare combined with a killer cast and visually spectacular set.

Paper Mill Playhouse's DAMN YANKEES Plays The 5th Avenue Theatre, Now thru 5/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2012

Damn Yankees is headed to The 5th Avenue Theatre! This musical comedy is the story of an aging baseball fan who makes a deal with the Devil so his beloved hometown team can beat the Yankees in the race for the pennant. From the songwriting team of The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees is filled with hit songs including "Two Lost Souls" and the sultry favorite, "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets." The Paper Mill Playhouse production will slide into Seattle this April. The creative team includes direction by Mark S. Hoebee (Paper Mill's Producing Artistic Director), music direction by Ben Whiteley, and choreography by Denis Michael Jones.

DAMN YANKEES, HAPPILY EVER AFTER CHLOE et al. to Play at Indiana Festival Theatre
by Mark Valdez - Apr 17, 2012

The IU Department of Theatre and Drama announces its second annual Indiana Festival Theatre season. Hosted in the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center on the IU Bloomington campus, the new season offers a slate of classic comedies and musicals for theater lovers of all ages

PIPE DREAM at City Center Encores! Closes
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2012

Laura Osnes stars as Suzy in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream running through April 1. Pipe Dream is directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and plays for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. The Encores! presentation marks the first time the musical will be seen on the New York stage since the original production closed in June 1956.

Paper Mill Playhouse's DAMN YANKEES to Play The 5th Avenue Theatre, 4/21-5/20
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 19, 2012

Damn Yankees is headed to The 5th Avenue Theatre! This musical comedy is the story of an aging baseball fan who makes a deal with the Devil so his beloved hometown team can beat the Yankees in the race for the pennant. From the songwriting team of The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees is filled with hit songs including "Two Lost Souls" and the sultry favorite, "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets." The Paper Mill Playhouse production will slide into Seattle this April. The creative team includes direction by Mark S. Hoebee (Paper Mill's Producing Artistic Director), music direction by Ben Whiteley, and choreography by Denis Michael Jones.

Full Cast Announced for Encores! PIPE DREAM
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2012

Casting is complete for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, the second Encores! production of the 2011-12 season, running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay. It will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Finborough Theatre's GAY'S THE WORD Closes
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2012

The Finborough Theatre's 'Celebrating British Music Theatre' series follows Perchance to Dream with Ivor Novello's last musical.

Tom Wopat and Will Chase Join Laura Osnes in Encores! PIPE DREAM!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2012

Tom Wopat and Will Chase have joined the previously announced Laura Osnes in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Frank Barrie, James Bentham Lead Finborough Theatre's GAY'S THE WORD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2012

The Finborough Theatre's 'Celebrating British Music Theatre' series follows Perchance to Dream with Ivor Novello's last musical.

Full Cast Announced for Encores' MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2012

Casting has been completed for New York City Center's upcoming Encores! production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, the first New York City Center Encores! production of the 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.

Laura Osnes to Star in PIPE DREAM at City Center Encores! March 28-April 1
by Robert Diamond - Jan 14, 2012

Laura Osnes has been cast as Suzy in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. The Encores! presentation marks the first time the musical will be seen on the New York stage since the original production closed in June 1956.

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.

Damn Yankees FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Damn Yankees and what's the order?
Six Months Out of Every Year
Goodbye, Old Girl
Heart
Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, Mo.
A Man Doesn't Know
A Little Brains – A Little Talent
Whatever Lola Wants
Not Meg
Who's Got the Pain?
The Game
Near to You
Those Were the Good Old Days
Two Lost Souls
One Would Have to Be Blind
Musical Chairs
Who Needs Baseball?
We've Got to Win
Never Feel Sorry for Anybody
For an Autograph
There's Something About an Empty Chair
Overture
Entr’acte
Opening Credits

The American League
Ballet
A Man Doesn't Know
Overture: Six Months Out of Every Year
Goodbye, Old Girl
Heart
Shoeless Joe From Hannibal, Mo.
A Little Brains - A Little Talent
Whatever Lola Wants
Who's Got the Pain?
The Game
Near To You
Those Were The Good Old Days
Two Lost Souls
A Man Doesn't Know (Finale)
Heart (Bows)
What productions of Damn Yankees have there been?
Damn Yankees has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1955, West End which opened in 1957, Regional (US) which opened in 1964, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 1994, West End which opened in 1997, Beverly, MA (Regional) which opened in 2006, Los Angeles which opened in 2007, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has Damn Yankees been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Bob FosseBest Conductor and Musical Director for Hal Hastings and Best Stage Technician for Harry Green.
What Tony Awards has Damn Yankees won?
Best Musical, Best Choreography for Bob Fosse Best Conductor and Musical Director for Hal Hastings , Best Stage Technician for Harry Green, .

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