Quilters
Musical - Original
Jack Lawrence Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: September 20, 1984
- Opening Date: September 25, 1984
- Closing Date: October 14, 1984
- Previews: 5
- Performances: 24
Synopsis
A pioneer woman and her daughters record the family's hardships and joys in the exquisite quilts they make by hand, each quilt "block" commemorating an event in their lives.
Opening Night Cast
| Evalyn Baron | Daughter | |
| Marjorie Berman | Daughter | |
| Emily Knapp Chatfield | Musician Daughter | |
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Alma Cuervo | Daughter |
| Melanie Sue Harby | Musician Daughter | |
| John S. Lionarons | Musician Son | |
| Lynn Lobban | Daughter | |
| Rosemary McNamara | Daughter |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Molly Newman | Book | |
| Barbara Damashek | Book | |
| Barbara Damashek | Music | |
| Barbara Damashek | Lyrics | |
| Barbara Damashek | Director | |
| Ursula Belden | Scenic Design |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Book of a Musical | Molly Newman
Barbara Damashek |
Nominee |
| 1985 | Direction of a Musical | Barbara Damashek | Nominee |
| 1985 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Lenka Peterson | Nominee |
| 1985 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Evalyn Baron | Nominee |
| 1985 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Original Score | Barbara Damashek | Nominee |
