John Murray Anderson's Almanac
John Murray Anderson's Almanac - 1953 Broadway History , Info & More
Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY
John Murray Anderson's Almanac is a musical revue, featuring the music of the songwriting team of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, as well as other composers. It was conceived by John Murray Anderson.
The revue starred Harry Belafonte, Hermione Gingold, Polly Bergen, Orson Bean, Tina Louise, Monique van Vooren, and Billy DeWolfe. The songwriting team of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross provided the majority of the songs for the show.
The sketches were written by Jean Kerr, Sumner Lock-Elliot, Arthur Macrae, Herbert Farjeon, Lauri Wylie and Billy K. Wells.
John Murray Anderson's Almanac History
Other Productions of John Murray Anderson's Almanac
| 1953 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
John Murray Anderson's Almanac - 1953 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | Orson Bean |
| 1954 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | Harry Belafonte |
| 1954 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Harry Belafonte |
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