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The Baker's Wife Broadway Original Cast


Based on the film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean GionoOld world charm permeates every moment of this bittersweet, wise and gently offbeat fable of life, love and bread by Joseph Stein ("Fiddler On The Roof") and Stephen Schwartz ("Godspell," "Pippin," "Children of Eden" and the films "Pocahontas," "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" and "The Prince Of Egypt").brbrThe bickering residents of a small Provencal town at last find peace and contentment in the heavenly bread of the newly arrived baker and his attractive young wife, but when she is lured away by the attentions of a handsome young gigolo, the middle-aged baker loses all zest for life and baking, throwing the community into chaos. Full synopsis

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Original Cast

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Le Marquis

Carole Demas, renowned for her role as the title character in Stephen Schwartz's *The Baker's Wife*, has had a diverse career spanning Broadway, television, and film, including her iconic creation of Sandy in *Grease* and her long-running stint on TV's *The Magic Garden*. more...
Colette

Patti LuPone, renowned for her illustrious stage career, once graced the stage in "The Baker's Wife," showcasing her exceptional talent that has earned her multiple awards, including three Tonys and two Oliviers. more...
Jean Paul

Kurt Peterson, who starred opposite Patti LuPone in the Broadway-bound production of The Baker’s Wife, has had a distinguished career on stage, including creating the role of Young Ben in Stephen Sondheim’s Follies and performing in the Canadian premiere of Company. more...

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Production Team

John Berry (i) Director
Joseph Hardy Director
Dan Siretta Choreographer
Robert Tucker (i) Choreographer

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