Half a Sixpence
Musical - Original
Broadhurst Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 15, 1965
- Opening Date: April 25, 1965
- Closing Date: July 16, 1966
- Previews: 4
- Performances: 511
Lyrics: David Heneker
Music: David Heneker
Book: Beverley Cross
Synopsis
A humble Cockney who works in a fabric shop inherits a large sum, which allows him to finance his playwright friend's latest work and win the attentions of a well-bred girl — at the expense of his low-born sweetheart.
Opening Night Production Credits
| Beverley Cross | Book | |
| David Heneker | Music | |
| Robert Prince | Composer of Opening Ballet Music | |
| David Heneker | Lyrics | |
 |
Gene Saks | Director |
| Onna White | Choreographer |
Awards
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Outstanding Performance | Tommy Steele | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Actor in a Musical | Tommy Steele | Nominee |
| 1965 | Author of a Musical | Beverley Cross | Nominee |
| 1965 | Choreography | Onna White | Nominee |
| 1965 | Composer and Lyricist | David Heneker | Nominee |
| 1965 | Direction of a Musical | Gene Saks | Nominee |
| 1965 | Featured Actor in a Musical | James Grout | Nominee |
| 1965 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Carrie Nye | Nominee |
| 1965 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1965 | Producer of a Musical | Allen-Hodgdon, Inc.
Stevens Productions, Inc. Harold Fielding |
Nominee |
