The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd
Musical - Original
Shubert Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: May 11, 1965
- Opening Date: May 16, 1965
- Closing Date: December 4, 1965
- Previews: 7
- Performances: 231
Lyrics: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
Book: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
Music: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
Synopsis
The scrappy but poor Cocky routinely survives the abuse of the well-born and powerful Sir as they play the Game of Life, in Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's allegorical musical.
Opening Night Cast
| Anthony Newley | Cocky | |
| Cyril Ritchard | Sir | |
| Sally Smith | The Kid |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Leslie Bricusse | Book |
| Anthony Newley | Book | |
|
Leslie Bricusse | Music |
| Anthony Newley | Music | |
|
Leslie Bricusse | Lyrics |
| Anthony Newley | Lyrics |
Awards
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Composer and Lyricist | Leslie Bricusse
Anthony Newley |
Nominee |
| 1965 | Theatre World Award | Joyce Jillson | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Actor in a Musical | Cyril Ritchard | Nominee |
| 1965 | Composer and Lyricist | Leslie Bricusse
Anthony Newley |
Nominee |
| 1965 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Freddy Wittop | Nominee |
| 1965 | Direction of a Musical | Anthony Newley | Nominee |
| 1965 | Producer of a Musical | David Merrick | Nominee |
| 1965 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Sean Kenny | Nominee |
