The Boy Friend
Musical - Revival
Ambassador Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: April 14, 1970
- Closing Date: July 18, 1970
- Previews: 4
- Performances: 111
Lyrics: Sandy Wilson
Book: Sandy Wilson
Music: Sandy Wilson
Synopsis
A group of British girls studying at a finishing school in the south of France carry on romances with mistaken identities and other crises, as do the adults in their lives, in Sandy Wilson's affectionate parody of silly 1920s musicals.
Opening Night Cast
| Barbara Andres | Hortense | |
| Jeanne Beauvais | Madame Dubonnet | |
| Judy Carne | Polly | |
| Carol Culver | Monica | |
| Sandy Duncan | Maisie | |
| Harvey Evans | Bobby Van Husen | |
| Arthur Faria | Pierre | |
| Marcel Gamboa | Pepe |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Sandy Wilson | Book | |
| Sandy Wilson | Music | |
| Sandy Wilson | Lyrics | |
| Gus Schirmer | Director | |
| Buddy Schwab | Choreographer | |
| Andrew Brownfoot | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Outstanding Performance | Sandy Duncan | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Outstanding Performance | Sandy Duncan | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Actress in a Musical | Sandy Duncan | Nominee |