Swinging, sexy , smart, and funny! An ingenious spoof of 1940s Hollywood and whodunit films with side-by-side stories about the “real” world of a detective fiction writer and the “reel” world of his fictional gumshoe hero. One balances romance and rewrites while the other slinks through a more...
Original Cast
(Applause Books)
(Hollywood Cast)
Gregg Edelman, who was part of the original Broadway cast of City of Angels, has an impressive career with multiple Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations, showcasing his versatility across both stage and screen. more...
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Orderly/Mahoney/Del Dacosta
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(Movie Cast)
James Naughton won his first Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in City of Angels in 1990, marking a significant achievement in his illustrious career on Broadway. more...
Commissioner Gaines/Shoeshine
Shoeshine
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Actor - Musical | Rene Auberjonois |
| 1990 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Actor - Musical | Rene Auberjonois |
| 1990 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Actor - Musical | Rene Auberjonois |
| 1990 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Actor - Musical | James Naughton |
| 1990 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Actress - Musical | Randy Graff |
| 1990 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Actress - Musical | Dee Hoty |
| 1990 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Rene Auberjonois |
| 1990 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | James Naughton |
| 1990 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Gregg Edelman |
| 1990 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Gregg Edelman |
| 1990 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Randy Graff |
| 1989 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor - Musical | James Naughton |
| 1989 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical | Rene Auberjonois |
| 1989 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical | Randy Graff |
Production Team
Steve Atha Hair Designer
Michael Blakemore Director
Billy Byers Orchestrator
Peter Fitzgerald Sound Designer
Bernard Fox Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Paul Gallo Lighting Designer
Gordon Lowry Harrell Musical Director
Florence Klotz Costume Designer
Walter Painter Choreographer
Robin Wagner Scenic Designer
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