Angel
Musical - Original
Minskoff Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: May 4, 1978
- Opening Date: May 10, 1978
- Closing Date: May 13, 1978
- Previews: 6
- Performances: 5
Lyrics: Peter Udell
Book: Peter Udell, Ketti Frings
Music: Gary Geld
Synopsis
Ketti Frings co-authors this musical adaptation of her play Look Homeward, Angel, based on Thomas Wolfe's novel about a domineering mother who insists her sons help her run a boardinghouse, keeping their own dreams in check.
Opening Night Cast
| Fred Gwynne | W. O. Gant | |
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Frances Sternhagen | Eliza Gant |
| Patti Allison | Mrs. Fatty Pert | |
| Jayne Barnett | Miss Brown | |
| Billy Beckham | Mr. Farrell | |
| Grace Carney | Mrs. Snowden | |
| Donna Davis | Helen Gant | |
| Patricia Englund | Madame Victoria |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Ketti Frings | Book | |
| Peter Udell | Book | |
| Gary Geld | Composer | |
| Peter Udell | Lyrics | |
| Philip Rose | Director | |
| Robert Tucker | Choreographer |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Joel Higgins | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Actress in a Musical | Frances Sternhagen | Nominee |
