Billy
Musical - Original
Billy Rose Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: March 22, 1969
- Closing Date: March 22, 1969
- Previews: 21
- Performances: 1
Lyrics: Gene Allan, Ron Dante
Music: Gene Allan, Ron Dante
Book: Stephen Glassman
Synopsis
An innocent young sailor is accused of mutiny, and then tried for murder, in this musical adaptation of Herman Melville's novella Billy Budd.
Opening Night Cast
| Robert Salvio | Billy Budd | |
| John Beal | Dansker | |
| John Devlin | John Claggart | |
| Laurence Naismith | Captain Edward Vere | |
| Steven Boockvor | Rush | |
| Danny Carroll | Rawley | |
| Christopher Chadman | Potter | |
| Al Cohen | Gilbert |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Stephen Glassman | Book | |
| Ron Dante | Music | |
| Gene Allan | Music | |
| Ron Dante | Lyrics | |
| Gene Allan | Lyrics | |
| Arthur A. Seidelman | Director |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Outstanding Choreography | Grover Dale | Winner |
| 1969 | Outstanding Set Design | Ming Cho Lee | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Choreography | Grover Dale | Nominee |
| 1970 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Ming Cho Lee | Nominee |
