How Now, Dow Jones
Musical - Original
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 21, 1967
- Opening Date: December 7, 1967
- Closing Date: June 15, 1968
- Previews: 19
- Performances: 220
Lyrics: Carolyn Leigh
Book: Max Shulman
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Synopsis
The woman charged with reporting the Dow Jones average reports falsely that it has hit 1,000, because her fiancé has promised to marry her when that happens.
Opening Night Cast
| Stanley Simmonds | Dow | |
| James Congdon | Herbert | |
| Jennifer Darling | Sue Ellen | |
| Sally De May | Mrs. Harris | |
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Rex Everhart | Bradbury |
| Arthur Hughes | A. K. | |
| Barnard Hughes | Senator McFetridge | |
| Charlotte Jones | Mrs. Millhauser |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Max Shulman | Book | |
| Elmer Bernstein | Music | |
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Carolyn Leigh | Lyrics |
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George Abbott | Director |
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Gillian Lynne | Choreographer |
| Oliver Smith | Scenic Design |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Actor in a Musical | Tony Roberts | Nominee |
| 1968 | Actress in a Musical | Brenda Vaccaro | Nominee |
| 1968 | Composer and Lyricist | Elmer Bernstein
Carolyn Leigh |
Nominee |
| 1968 | Direction of a Musical | George Abbott | Nominee |
| 1968 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Hiram Sherman | Winner |
| 1968 | Musical | Nominee |
