The Act Broadway Original Cast
The Act is a musical with a book by George Furth, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander. It was written to showcase the talents of Kander and Ebb favorite Liza Minnelli, who portrayed Michelle Craig, a fading film star attempting a comeback as a Las Vegas singer. Full synopsis
Original
Replacement
Original Cast
Charley Price (u/s)
Dan Connors (u/s)
Lenny Kanter
Nat Schreiber (u/s)
Wayne Cilento, known for his Tony-nominated performance in "The Act," has an impressive career that spans Broadway, the West End, and beyond, including award-winning choreography for "The Who's Tommy" and original cast performances in iconic shows like "A Chorus Line." more...
Molly Connors
Girl
One of The Girls
Charley Price
Michelle Craig
Liza Minnelli, a legendary performer known for her dynamic presence on stage and screen, captivated audiences with her Tony Award-winning performance in "The Act," a Kander and Ebb musical that showcased her extraordinary talent and solidified her status as a Broadway icon. more...
Dan Connors
Girl
Molly Connors (u/s)
One of The Girls
Nat Schreiber
Albert Stephenson was a versatile talent who contributed his skills as a director, performer, and choreographer to "The Act," among other notable Broadway shows. more...
Dance Alternate
See awards and nominations on the The Act page
Production Team
Ralph Burns Orchestrator
Abe Jacob Sound Designer
Stanley Lebowsky Musical Director
Ron Lewis Choreographer
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
Martin Scorsese Director
Tony Walton Scenic Designer