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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Bonnie Simmons, who graced the stage as Kate in the 1980 Broadway production of Pirates of Penzance and brought to life Jellylorum/Griddlebone in the 1982 Broadway hit Cats, also showcased her talents in the 1979 Broadway production of The Most Happy Fella. more...
Richard White, renowned for voicing Gaston in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, also graced the stage as Gaylord Ravenal in Show Boat at Paper Mill Playhouse and starred in The Most Happy Fella, showcasing his versatile talent in musical theatre. 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
- 1959 Broadway — City Center Revival · Cast
- 1960 West End — London Production · 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
Graciela Daniele Choreographer
Gilbert V. Hemsley, Jr. Lighting Designer
Andrew Meltzer Musical Director
Jack O'Brien Director
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Nancy Potts Costume Designer
Douglas W. Schmidt Scenic Designer
Don Walker Orchestrator
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