The Most Happy Fella Revival Broadway Original Cast
Based on the film "They Knew What They Wanted" by Sidney Howard.Frank Loesser, composer/lyricist of ?Guys and Dolls,? scored his greatest artistic triumph with this touching, dramatic and intensely personal love story about a middle-aged vintner, Tony, whose mail-order marriage proposal is accepted under the girl?s mistaken assumption a photo of his young, handsome foreman is her intended husband.BRBRHer hurt and humiliation when she learns the truth, as well as a terrible accident which nearly kills Tony as he hurries to meet her, almost ends the relationship before it begins, but a loving understanding blossoms between them during Tony?s long convalescence. Full synopsis
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Original Cast
Garold Gardner showcased his talents as a singer and dancer in numerous notable Broadway shows and National Tours, including a memorable performance in The Most Happy Fella. more...
Bernadette Peters, a critically acclaimed Broadway performer with a career spanning over six decades, has starred in numerous iconic musicals, although she was not part of the cast for The Most Happy Fella. more...
Libi Staiger, a native of Harrisburg, Illinois, portrayed Cleo in Frank Loesser's The Most Happy Fella on Broadway, a role she later reprised in the 1960 West End production directed by her husband, Jerome Eskow. more...
See awards and nominations on the The Most Happy Fella page
Other productions of The Most Happy Fella
- 1956 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast
- 1960 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1979 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1991 Off-Broadway — New York City Opera Revival · Cast
- 1992 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2006 Off-Broadway — New York City Opera Revival · Cast
- 2014 Off-Broadway — Encores! Concert · Cast
Production Team
Abba Bogin Musical Director
Dania Krupska Director
Choreographer
(Original Choreography)
(Original Choreography)
Jo Mielziner Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Ruth Morley Costume Designer
Arthur Partington Choreographer
(Recreation)
(Recreation)
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