Coco
Musical - Original
Mark Hellinger Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: December 18, 1969
- Closing Date: October 3, 1970
- Previews: 40
- Performances: 329
Lyrics: Alan Jay Lerner
Book: Alan Jay Lerner
Music: André Previn
Synopsis
The Parisian dress designer Coco Chanel makes a comeback after years of retirement while reminiscing about her childhood in Andre Previn and Alan Jay Lerner's musical.
Opening Night Cast
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Katharine Hepburn | Coco Chanel |
| George Rose | Louis Greff | |
| Will B. Able | Dwight Berkwit (Orbach's) | |
| Michael Allinson | Charles (Duke of Glenallen) | |
| Jeanne Arnold | Pignol | |
 |
René Auberjonois | Sebastian Baye |
 |
Bob Avian | Grand Duke Alexandrovitch |
| Jack Beaber | Albert |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Alan Jay Lerner | Book |
| André Previn | Music | |
|
Alan Jay Lerner | Lyrics |
| Michael Benthall | Director | |
| Fred Lemoine | Film sequences directed | |
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Michael Bennett | Choreographer |
Awards
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Theatre World Award | David Holliday | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Actress in a Musical | Katharine Hepburn | Nominee |
| 1970 | Choreography | Michael Bennett | Nominee |
| 1970 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Cecil Beaton | Winner |
| 1970 | Direction of a Musical | Michael Benthall | Nominee |
| 1970 | Featured Actor in a Musical | George Rose | Nominee |
| 1970 | Featured Actor in a Musical | René Auberjonois | Winner |
| 1970 | Musical | Nominee |
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