Very Good Eddie
Musical - Revival
Booth Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 19, 1975
- Opening Date: December 21, 1975
- Closing Date: September 5, 1976
- Previews: 3
- Performances: 304
Book: Guy Bolton, Philip Bartholomae
Music: Jerome Kern
Lyrics: Schuyler Green
Synopsis
Two couples of differing heights cross paths on a boat headed to a honeymoon inn in Poughkeepsie, accidentally trading partners in a farcical manner, in this intimate musical comedy that was one of a noted series Jerome Kern composed for the Princess Theatre.
Opening Night Cast
| Russ Beasley | Mr. Tayleurs Dumme | |
| David Christmas | Mr. Dick Rivers | |
| Joel Craig | M. de Rougemont | |
| Karen Crossley | Miss Chrystal Poole | |
| Jon Engstrom | Mr. Dyer Thurst | |
| Spring Fairbank | Mrs. Georgina Kettle | |
| James Harder | Al Cleveland Steward |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Guy Bolton | Book |
| Jerome Kern | Music | |
| Schuyler Green | Lyricist | |
| Bill Gile | Director | |
| Dan Siretta | Dances and musical numbers staged | |
| Fred Voelpel | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Virginia Seidel | Nominee |
| 1976 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | James Harder | Nominee |
| 1976 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Travis Hudson | Nominee |
| 1976 | Outstanding Revival | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Theatre World Award | Virginia Seidel | Winner |
| 1976 | Theatre World Award | Charles Repole | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Direction of a Musical | Bill Gile | Nominee |
| 1976 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Charles Repole | Nominee |
| 1976 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Virginia Seidel | Nominee |
