The First Broadway Original Cast
Fictionalized account of the life of Jackie Robinson.
Original
Original Cast
Red Barber
(Applause Books)
Cool Minnie
Cool Minnie Edwards
Brian Waterhouse
Clyde Sukeforth (u/s)
Dodger Coach
Frog
Frog/Brian Waterhouse
Brooklyn Trainer
Eddie Stanky
Eddie Stanky/Brooklyn Trainer
Pee Wee Reese (u/s)
Pittsburgh Pirate
Pittsburgh Pirates
Reds Fan
Dr. Johnson
Junkyard Jones
Junkyard Jones/Dr. Johnson
Philadelphia Reporter
Sorrentino
Sorrentino/Umpire/Trainer
Trainer
Umpire
Clyde Sukeforth
Jackie Robinson
David Alan Grier's portrayal of Jackie Robinson in the Broadway musical The First earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and a Theatre World Award, marking a significant early achievement in his illustrious career. more...
Dodger Coach
Huey
Huey/Sheriff
Philadelphia Reporter
Sheriff
Branch Rickey
A Girl at the Bar
Dodger Wife
Eunice (u/s)
Girl at the Bar
Hilda Chester (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Rachel Isum
Casey Higgins
Bartender
Hatrack Harris
Waiter/Hatrack Harris
Branch Rickey (u/s)
Leo Durocher
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Lonette McKee |
Production Team
David Chapman Scenic Designer
Martin Charnin Director
Luther Henderson Orchestrator
Alan Johnson Choreographer
Choreographer
Carrie Robbins Costume Designer
Louis Shapiro Sound Designer
Marc B. Weiss Lighting Designer
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