Suggested by the book by Edmund G. Love
A romance between Angela McKay, a fashion magazine reporter, and Tom Bailey, a hobo with a flair for gentility.
Original Cast
Lancelot Zuckerman
Model
Charlie Smith
Tom Bailey
Sydney Chaplin, who headlined Jule Styne's 1961 musical *Subways Are for Sleeping*, had a distinguished career on Broadway, including a Tony Award-winning performance in *Bells Are Ringing* and a notable role in *Funny Girl* opposite Barbra Streisand. more...
Model
(Applause Books)
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Myra Blake
Valerie Harper, renowned for her iconic role as Rhoda Morgenstern on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spin-off "Rhoda," brought her considerable talent to the stage in "Subways Are for Sleeping." more...
Angela McKay
Martha Vail
Phyllis Newman's portrayal of Martha Vail in the Jule Styne/Comden and Green musical *Subways Are For Sleeping*—famously costumed only in a bath towel—earned her a Tony Award, marking a standout moment in her illustrious career. more...
Angela McKay
Zack Flint
Myra Blake (u/s)
Harry Shelby
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Orson Bean |
| 1962 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Phyllis Newman |
Production Team
Will Steven Armstrong Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
Michael Kidd Director/Choreographer
Director
Choreographer
Philip J. Lang Orchestrator
Milton Rosenstock Musical Director
Freddy Wittop Costume Designer
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