The Cradle Will Rock

Musical - Original

Windsor Theatre (January 03, 1938 - February 26, 1938)
Mercury Theatre (February 28, 1938 - April 02, 1938)
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  • Opening Date: January 3, 1938
  • Closing Date: April 2, 1938
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 108

Lyrics: Marc Blitzstein

Book: Marc Blitzstein

Music: Marc Blitzstein

Synopsis

A count pursues a well-born young lady with the help of his former servant, now a barber, who can sneak the count into the girl's home past her controlling guardian, who wants her for himself.

 

Opening Night Cast

John Adair Harry Druggist
Guido Alexander Dick
Howard Bird Steve
Marc Blitzstein First Reporter
Clerk
Professor Mamie
Billy Bodkins Chorus
Helen Carter Chorus
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Opening Night Production Credits

  Marc Blitzstein Book
  Marc Blitzstein Staging
  Sam H. Grisman Producer
  The Mercury Theatre Producer
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1937 - 1938

 
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