Merlin
Musical - Original
Mark Hellinger Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 10, 1982
- Opening Date: February 13, 1983
- Closing Date: August 7, 1983
- Previews: 69
- Performances: 199
Lyrics: Don Black
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Book: Richard Levinson, William Link
Synopsis
Merlin, the magician and protector of royal heir Arthur, must battle an evil queen who wants to put her own son on the English throne.
Opening Night Production Credits
| Richard Levinson | Book | |
| William Link | Book | |
| Elmer Bernstein | Music | |
 |
Don Black | Lyrics |
| Ivan Reitman | Director | |
| Christopher Chadman | Choreographer |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Rebecca Wright | Nominee |
| 1983 | Outstanding Special Effects | Robin Wagner | Nominee |
| 1983 | Outstanding Special Effects | Jim Steinmeyer | Nominee |
| 1983 | Outstanding Special Effects | Charles Reynolds | Nominee |
| 1983 | Outstanding Special Effects | Glen Priest | Nominee |
| 1983 | Outstanding Special Effects | Doug Henning | Nominee |
| 1983 | Outstanding Special Effects | John Gaughan | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Actress in a Musical | Chita Rivera | Nominee |
| 1983 | Book of a Musical | Richard Levinson
William Link |
Nominee |
| 1983 | Direction of a Musical | Ivan Reitman | Nominee |
| 1983 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1983 | Original Score | Elmer Bernstein
Don Black |
Nominee |
