A Joyful Noise
Musical - Original
Mark Hellinger Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 28, 1966
- Opening Date: December 15, 1966
- Closing Date: December 24, 1966
- Previews: 4
- Performances: 12
Book: Edward Padula
Lyrics: Oscar Brand, Paul Nassau
Music: Oscar Brand, Paul Nassau
Synopsis
A country singer who wanders the American South is run out of a Tennessee town by the father of the girl he loves, later returning as a singing idol who has chosen to return to the simple singing life.
Opening Night Cast
| Martin Ambrose | Freddy (Saw Mill Boys and The Motley Crew) | |
| Shawn Campbell | John Tom | |
| Clifford David | Brother Locke | |
| George Mathews | Walter Wishenant | |
| Charles Morley | Jaybird (Saw Mill Boys and The Motley Crew) | |
| Karen Morrow | Mary Texas | |
| Leland Palmer | Miss Jimmie | |
| John Raitt | Shade Motley |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Edward Padula | Book | |
| Oscar Brand | Music | |
| Paul Nassau | Music | |
| Oscar Brand | Lyrics | |
| Paul Nassau | Lyrics | |
| Edward Padula | Director |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1966 - 1967
The Star-Spangled Girl
The Apple Tree
Help Stamp Out Marriage!
The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Choreography | Michael Bennett | Nominee |
| 1967 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Susan Watson | Nominee |
| 1967 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Leland Palmer | Nominee |
