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Working

Ages: 6+
Closing: June 04, 1978

Working - 1978 Broadway History , Info & More

Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book "Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do," the musical premiered in 1977 at Chicago's Goodman Theatre. Stephen Schwartz, a rising star in musical theatre, composed the music and co-wrote the book with Nina Faso.

Stephen Schwartz collaborated with other talented musicians like Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Mary Rodgers, and James Taylor. This diverse range of musical styles reflects the variety of professions and personalities showcased.


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When It Rains It Pours! Broadway-Bound MONSOON WEDDING Musical to Premiere at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2016


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that award-winning film director Mira Nair will bring her exuberant and sumptuous MONSOON WEDDING to the stage in this highly anticipated world premiere musical based on the 2001 Bollywood hit.

Paley Center Celebrates Mary Rodgers with ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and FEATHERTOP Screenings Today
by Movies News Desk - Jul 19, 2014


Paley Presents will host 'A Celebration of Mary Rodgers' today, July 19, 2014, beginning at 2 pm in New York City.

Paley Center to Celebrate Mary Rodgers with ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and FEATHERTOP Screenings, 7/19
by Movies News Desk - Jul 1, 2014


Paley Presents will host 'A Celebration of Mary Rodgers' on Saturday, July 19, 2014, beginning at 2 pm in New York City.

Masterworks Broadway to Continue Rare and Forgotten Cast Albums Series with Stephen Schwartz's WORKING, Irving Berlin's CALL ME MADAM & Oscar Hammerstein II's DESERT SONG
by James T Harding - Jun 21, 2012


Masterworks Broadway continues to make good on its promise to open its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era. Working (1978 Original Broadway Cast), Call Me Madam (Dinah Shore and the Original Broadway Company, 1950) and Desert Song (1959 Studio Cast) will be available as downloads through all major digital service providers and as disc-on-demand with the original cover art, via Arkivmusic.com and Amazon.com.

Working History

Other Productions of Working

1978   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1998   Long Wharf Revival
2017   West End European Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
West End
2019   Off-Broadway Encores! Off-Center Revival
Off-Broadway

Working - 1978 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1978 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Stephen Schwartz
1978 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Matt Landers
1978 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Brad Sullivan
1978 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Bobo Lewis
1978 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Lenora Nemetz
1978 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0

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