Li'l Abner
Musical - Original
St. James Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: November 15, 1956
- Closing Date: July 12, 1958
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 693
Lyrics: Johnny Mercer
Book: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Music: Gene de Paul
Synopsis
Dogpatch loafer Li'l Abner is loved by Daisy Mae, but the Yokumberry Tonic his Mammy has given him to make him strong (and which is now desired by a Washington general) has made him uninterested in romance, in this musical adaptation of the characters from the Al Capp comic strip.
Opening Night Cast
| Edie Adams | Daisy Mae | |
| Stubby Kaye | Marryin' Sam | |
| Peter Palmer | L'il Abner | |
| Charlotte Rae | Mammy Yokum | |
| Howard St. John | Gen. Bullmoose | |
| William Lanteau | Available Jones | |
| Joe E. Marks | Pappy Yokum | |
| Julie Newmar | Stupefyin' Jones |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Norman Panama | Book | |
| Melvin Frank | Book | |
| Gene de Paul | Music | |
| Johnny Mercer | Lyrics | |
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Michael Kidd | Director |
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Michael Kidd | Choreographer |
Awards
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Stubby Kaye | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Theatre World Award | Wynne Miller | Winner |
| 1957 | Theatre World Award | Peter Palmer | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Choreography | Michael Kidd | Winner |
| 1957 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Alvin Colt | Nominee |
| 1957 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Edie Adams | Winner |
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