Oh What a Lovely War
Revue - Original
Broadhurst Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: September 29, 1964
- Opening Date: September 30, 1964
- Closing Date: January 16, 1965
- Previews: 1
- Performances: 125
Book: Charles Chilton
Synopsis
Director Joan Littlewood and her Theatre Workshop company present an collection of songs from the World War I era to reflect ironically on the dehumanization of all war.
Opening Night Cast
| Fanny Carby | ||
| Peter Dalton | Gendarme | |
| Jack Eddleman | ||
| Myvanwy Jenn | ||
| Linda Loftis | ||
| George Sewell | Sir Douglas Haig | |
| Reid Shelton | ||
| Valerie Walsh |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Charles Chilton | Book | |
| Theatre Workshop, Inc. | Book | |
| Joan Littlewood | Director | |
| Bob Stevenson | Choreographer | |
| John Bury | Scenic Design | |
| Una Collins | Costume Design |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1964 - 1965
Tiny Alice
Traveller Without Luggage
The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd
Poor Richard
Awards
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Outstanding Musical | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Theatre World Award | Victor Spinetti | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Direction of a Musical | Joan Littlewood | Nominee |
| 1965 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Victor Spinetti | Winner |
| 1965 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Barbara Windsor | Nominee |
| 1965 | Musical | Nominee |
