Merlin 1983 - Articles Page 3.4

Opened: February 13, 1983
Closing: August 07, 1983

Merlin - 1983 - Broadway History , Info & More

Mark Hellinger Theatre

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Merlin was a musical based on a concept by popular illusionist Doug Henning and Barbara De Angelis, written by Richard Levinson and William Link, with music (and incidental music) written by Elmer Bernstein and lyrics by Don Black.

Merlin opened on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on February 13, 1983 and closed on August 7, 1983 after 199 performances and 69 previews. It was directed by Ivan Reitman and choreographed by Christopher Chadman and Billy Wilson. The cast included Henning as Merlin, Chita Rivera as an evil sorceress and, in supporting roles, newcomer Nathan Lane and a young Christian Slater.

Merlin - 1983 - Broadway Cast

Merlin - 1983 - Broadway Articles Page 3.4

Merlin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Merlin have there been?

Merlin has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1983 and Broadway which opened in 1983.

What Tony Awards has Merlin been nominated for?

Merlin has been nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical for Ivan Reitman, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Elmer Bernstein.

What awards has Merlin been nominated for?

Merlin has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Projection Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Doug Henning, Charles Reynolds, Glen Priest, Jim Steinmeyer, John Gaughan, and Robin Wagner.

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