Baby
Musical - Original
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 8, 1983
- Opening Date: December 4, 1983
- Closing Date: July 1, 1984
- Previews: 35
- Performances: 241
Lyrics: Richard Maltby, Jr.
Music: David Shire
Book: Sybille Pearson
Synopsis
Three couples of varying ages deal with impending parenthood in David Shire, Richard Maltby, Jr. and Sybille Pearson's musical.
Opening Night Cast
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Liz Callaway | Lizzie Fields |
| Kirsti Carnahan | Third Woman Ensemble |
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| James Congdon | Alan McNally | |
| Catherine Cox | Pam Sakarian | |
| Kim Criswell | Ensemble Sixth Woman |
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Beth Fowler | Arlene McNally |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Sybille Pearson | Book | |
| David Shire | Music | |
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Richard Maltby, Jr. | Lyrics |
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Richard Maltby, Jr. | Director |
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Wayne Cilento | Musical Staging |
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John Lee Beatty | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Martin Vidnovic | Winner |
| 1984 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Catherine Cox | Winner |
| 1984 | Outstanding Lyrics | Richard Maltby, Jr. | Nominee |
| 1984 | Outstanding Music | David Shire | Nominee |
| 1984 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee | |
| 1984 | Outstanding Orchestrations | Jonathan Tunick | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Theatre World Award | Todd Graff | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Book of a Musical | Sybille Pearson | Nominee |
| 1984 | Choreography | Wayne Cilento | Nominee |
| 1984 | Direction of a Musical | Richard Maltby, Jr. | Nominee |
| 1984 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Todd Graff | Nominee |
| 1984 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Liz Callaway | Nominee |
| 1984 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1984 | Original Score | David Shire
Richard Maltby, Jr. |
Nominee |
Michael John LaChiusa's Giant to Be Licensed by R&H; First Daughter Suite On the Horizon 
