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Sweet Charity Broadway Original Cast


Based on the screenplay Nights of Cabiria by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Ennio FlaianoDebuting on Broadway in 1966, Sweet Charity was a collaboration between some of Broadway's most spectacular talents. Cy Coleman's music effortlessly captures the rhythms and sounds, and Dorothy Fields lyrics the vernacular and fascination of the underground scene, in iconic musical numbers such as Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, and There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This. Full synopsis

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Original Cast

Woman with Hat/Receptionist/Good Fairy
Married Couple (woman)
Old Maid
Career Girl (u/s)
(Understudy)
Dark Glasses/Mike
Barney
Second Cop
Second Cop/Barney

David Goldstein, a bi-coastal scenic and lighting designer, has an extensive portfolio that includes notable productions such as "Sweet Sweet Spirit" at the 14th St Y in New York City. more...

John McMartin, a 2009 inductee to the Theatre Hall of Fame, received a Tony Award nomination for his role in the original Broadway production of Sweet Charity, and also appeared in the film adaptation of the same name. more...
Brother Harold
Brother Harold/Policeman
Policeman

Lee Roy Reams, celebrated by the New York Times as “Broadway’s song & dance man nonpareil,” showcased his exceptional talent in Sweet Charity, adding to his illustrious career that includes notable roles in THE PRODUCERS, 42ND STREET, and HELLO, DOLLY! more...
Career Girl
Career Girl/Rosie
Football Player
Bystander
Bystander/Waiter
Waiter

Gwen Verdon, who starred in the original 1966 production of *Sweet Charity*, was an iconic American dancer and actress closely associated with her husband, Bob Fosse, and won four Tony Awards during her illustrious career. more...
First Cop/Herman

Other productions of Sweet Charity

Production Team

Ralph Burns Orchestrator
Bob Fosse Director/Choreographer
Director
Choreographer
Ronald De Mann Hair Designer
Robert Randolph Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Irene Sharaff Costume Designer
Fred Werner Musical Director

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