Hallelujah, Baby! is a musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden, and a book by Arthur Laurents. The show is "a chronicle of the African American struggle for equality during the [first half of the] 20th century."[1] The musical premiered on Broadway in 1967 and more...
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Freda Payne, renowned for her hit single "Band of Gold," showcased her diverse talents as both a singer and actress, including her performance in "Hallelujah, Baby!" more...
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Billy Dee Williams, known for his iconic roles in films like Lady Sings the Blues and Star Wars, also graced the stage in the past, with notable Broadway appearances including his portrayal of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the 1976 production of I Have a Dream, and his role as Troy Maxson in August Wilson's Fences in 1988. more...
Awards and Nominations
1968 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Robert Hooks was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Lillian Hayman won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Leslie Uggams won.
Production Team
William and Jean Eckart Scenic Designer
Kevin Carlisle Choreographer
Buster Davis Musical Director
Ronald De Mann Hair Designer
Peter Matz Orchestrator
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
Irene Sharaff Costume Designer
Burt Shevelove Director
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