Promises, Promises 1968 - Articles Page 2.6

Opened: December 1, 1968
Closing: January 01, 1972

Promises, Promises - 1968 - Broadway History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. New York, NY

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 - 1968 - Broadway Articles Page 2.6

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VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Turkey Lurkey Time' From PROMISES, PROMISES
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In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, 'Turkey Lurkey Time' from Promises, Promises!

Other Productions of Promises, Promises

1968   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1969   West End London Production
West End
1970   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1997   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2010   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End Off-West End Revival
West End
2018   Off-Broadway Transport Group Concert Production
Off-Broadway

Promises, Promises - 1968 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1969 Theatre World Awards Performance Marian Mercer
1969 Theatre World Awards Performance Jill O'Hara
1969 Tony Awards Best Choreography Michael Bennett
1969 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Robert Moore
1969 Tony Awards Best Musical Promises, Promises
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jerry Orbach
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical A. Larry Haines
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Edward Winter
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Marian Mercer
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Jill O'Hara

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