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The Pajama Game

The Pajama Game - 1955 West End History , Info & More

London Coliseum
St. Martin's Lane WC2N 4ES London

Based on the novel 7-1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell

The dangers of a workplace romance are explored to hysterical effect in this romantic comedy from the creators of “Damn Yankees.” Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful, as sparks fly between new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7½-cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well.


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The Pajama Game History

Other Productions of The Pajama Game

1954   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1955   West End London Production
West End
1957   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1973   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1986   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
1989   Off-Broadway New York City Opera Revival
Off-Broadway
1999   West End London Revival
West End
2002   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2006   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway

The Pajama Game - 1955 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The Pajama Game — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1955 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0

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