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Based on the film Big Deal on Madonna Street by Mario Monicelli

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Original Cast

Second Narrator (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Kokomo
Kokomo/Dancin' Dan
1st Narrator
First Narrator
Willie (u/s)
(Applause Books)
2nd Narrator
Second Narrator
Charley

Cleavant Derricks, known for his Tony-nominated performance in Bob Fosse’s Big Deal, has an impressive Broadway career that includes award-winning roles in Dreamgirls and The Full Monty, as well as notable appearances in film and television series like "Sliders" and "Thea." more...
Lilly

Loretta Devine, renowned for her role as Lorrell Robinson in the original 1981 Broadway production of Dreamgirls, has had a distinguished career across stage and screen, earning accolades such as a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on Grey's Anatomy. more...
Kokomo (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Pearl (u/s)
(Applause Books)
(Applause Books)
Little Willie (film sequence)
Judge and Bandleader
Judge/Bandleader
Phoebe (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Slick

Larry Marshall, known for his acclaimed portrayal of Sportin' Life in Porgy and Bess, brought his extensive Broadway experience to Big Deal, adding to his impressive career that includes nominations for Helen Hayes and Jeff Awards for his role as Monroe in Pullman Porter Blues. more...
First Narrator (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Millie (film sequence)
The Clerk (film sequence)
Band Singer
Pearl
Pearl/Band Singer/1st Shadow
(Applause Books)
Judge and Bandleader
(Applause Books)
Charley
Slick
(Applause Books)
Willie

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Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Big Deal — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1986 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Cleavant Derricks

Production Team

Ralph Burns Orchestrator
Jules Fisher Lighting Designer
Bob Fosse Choreographer
Director/Choreographer
Director
Romaine Greene Hair Designer
Abe Jacob Sound Designer
Peter Larkin Scenic Designer
Patricia Zipprodt Costume Designer

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