No Strings
Musical - Original
54th Street Theatre (March 15, 1962 - September 29, 1962)
Broadhurst Theatre (October 01, 1962 - August 03, 1963)
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 14, 1962
- Opening Date: March 15, 1962
- Closing Date: August 3, 1963
- Previews: 1
- Performances: 580
Lyrics: Richard Rodgers
Music: Richard Rodgers
Book: Samuel Taylor
Synopsis
An African-American fashion model in Paris falls for a white American novelist who is enjoying the high life at the expense of his work. She convinces him to return home for inspiration, and he does — without her.
Opening Night Cast
| Diahann Carroll | Barbara Woodruff | |
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Richard Kiley | David Jordan |
| Noelle Adam | Jeanette Valmy | |
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Don Chastain | Mike Robinson |
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Alvin Epstein | Luc Delbert |
| Mitchell Gregg | Louis dePourtal | |
| Bernice Massi | Comfort O'Connell | |
| Polly Rowles | Mollie Plummer |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Samuel Taylor | Book | |
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Richard Rodgers | Music |
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Richard Rodgers | Lyrics |
| Joe Layton | Director | |
| Joe Layton | Choreographer | |
| David Hays | Scenic Design |
Awards
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Special Award | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Actor in a Musical | Richard Kiley | Nominee |
| 1962 | Actress in a Musical | Diahann Carroll | Winner |
| 1962 | Choreography | Joe Layton | Winner |
| 1962 | Composer | Richard Rodgers | Winner |
| 1962 | Conductor and Musical Director | Peter Matz | Nominee |
| 1962 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Donald Brooks | Nominee |
| 1962 | Direction of a Musical | Joe Layton | Nominee |
| 1962 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1962 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | David Hays | Nominee |
| 1962 | Special Award | Richard Rodgers | Winner |
