The Act
Closing: July 01, 1978The Act - 1977 Broadway History , Info & More
Majestic Theatre (Broadway)
245 West 44th St. New York, NY
The Act is a musical with a book by George Furth, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander.
It was written to showcase the talents of Kander and Ebb favorite Liza Minnelli, who portrayed Michelle Craig, a fading film star attempting a comeback as a Las Vegas singer. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1977.
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The Act History
Other Productions of The Act
| 1977 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
The Act - 1977 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Ron Lewis |
| 1978 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design | Halston |
| 1978 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design | Tharon Musser |
| 1978 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | John Kander |
| 1978 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Fred Ebb |
| 1978 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Barry Nelson |
| 1978 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Liza Minnelli |
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