Romance in Hard Times Off-Broadway Original Cast
Set in a depression soup kitchen in New York City, Romance in Hard Times tells the story of Hennie, who has recently learned she is pregnant; Harvey, her husband who refuses to speak because he cannot provide for his wife; and Boris, a determined loser who loves Hennie. Through a series of disappointments and tragedies (though told with lots of humor included), Hennie decides that the world is not an acceptable place to bring her baby into, and therefore, holds her baby back, for many months past the normal term. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Younger Handcuffed Sister
Harvey
Lawrence Clayton, known for his extensive Broadway career, showcased his versatility Off-Broadway in the 1989 production of Romance in Hard Times. more...
The Kid
Boris
Cleavant Derricks, known for his Tony and Drama Desk award-winning performance in Dreamgirls, brought his exceptional talent to the cast of Romance in Hard Times, adding another notable credit to his distinguished career in both theater and television. more...
Polly
Eleanor Roosevelt
Zoe
Alix Korey, a seasoned performer with an impressive Broadway resume including shows like *Chicago* and *All Shook Up*, brought her extensive experience to the cast of *Romance in Hard Times*. more...
Gus
Michael Mandell, who showcased his talents in the Off-Broadway production of Romance in Hard Times at the New York Shakespeare Festival (NYSF), made his Broadway debut in Big River in 1987 and later returned to the Great White Way in Elf. more...
Older Handcuffed Sister
Hennie
Lillias White, an acclaimed Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award winner, won an Obie Award for her performance in the Public Theater’s production of Romance in Hard Times. more...
See awards and nominations on the Romance in Hard Times page
Production Team
Bruce Coughlin Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Marcia Milgrom Dodge Choreographer
Choreographer
Choreographer
Wendall K. Harrington Projection Designer
Peter Kaczorowski Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
John Kilgore Sound Designer
Dan Moses Schreier Sound Designer
Ted Sperling Musical Director
Musical Director
Musical Director
David Warren Director
Director
Director
David C. Woolard Costume Designer
Costume Designer
James Youmans Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
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