The Magic Show
Musical - Original
Cort Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: May 16, 1974
- Opening Date: May 28, 1974
- Closing Date: December 31, 1978
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 1920
Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Music: Stephen Schwartz
Book: Bob Randall
Synopsis
A young magician replaces a fading one, performing several amazing feats along with his assistants, in Stephen Schwartz's musical.
Opening Night Cast
| Cheryl Barnes | Dina | |
| Doug Henning | Doug | |
| Robert LuPone | Manny | |
| Annie McGreevey | Donna | |
| Anita Morris | Charmin | |
| Lloyd Sannes | Steve | |
| Sam Schacht | Goldfarb | |
| Dale Soules | Cal |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Bob Randall | Writer | |
| Stephen Schwartz | Music | |
| Stephen Schwartz | Lyrics | |
| Grover Dale | Director | |
| Grover Dale | Choreographer | |
| David Chapman | Scenic Design |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Direction of a Musical | Grover Dale | Nominee |
| 1975 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Doug Henning | Nominee |
The Wizard and I: The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz Made Magic at Carnegie Hall
PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Hands on a Hardbody; A Chorus/Assembly Line
"Nurse Jackie" Star Stephen Wallem Exposes Schwartz and All Jan. 21 at Birdland
VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Working, 1978, Featuring Patti LuPone, Joe Mantegna and Bob Gunton