King of Hearts
Musical - Original
Minskoff Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: October 17, 1978
- Opening Date: October 22, 1978
- Closing Date: December 3, 1978
- Previews: 6
- Performances: 48
Music: Peter Link
Lyrics: Jacob Brackman
Book: Joseph Stein
Synopsis
An American soldier in World War I stays in a deserted French town which proves to be occupied by carefree, escaped inmates from the local asylum.
Opening Night Cast
| Scott Allen | Hans | |
| Scott Barnes | Siegfried | |
| Roger Berdahl | Fritz | |
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Pamela Blair | Jeunefille |
| Robert Brubach | Frank | |
| Richard Christopher | Phillip | |
| Jay Devlin | Lieutenant McNeill | |
| Isabelle Farrell | Dahlia |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Joseph Stein | Book |
| Peter Link | Music | |
| Jacob Brackman | Lyricist | |
| Ron Field | Director | |
| Ron Field | Choreographer | |
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Santo Loquasto | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Outstanding Costume Design | Patricia Zipprodt | Winner |
| 1979 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Bob Gunton | Nominee |
| 1979 | Outstanding Set Design | Santo Loquasto | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Millicent Martin | Nominee |
