Plain and Fancy
Musical - Original
Mark Hellinger Theatre (January 27, 1955 - February 26, 1955)
Winter Garden Theatre (February 28, 1955 - November 07, 1955)
Mark Hellinger Theatre (November 09, 1955 - March 03, 1956)
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: January 27, 1955
- Closing Date: March 3, 1956
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 461
Music: Albert Hague
Lyrics: Arnold B. Horwitt
Book: Joseph Stein, Will Glickman
Synopsis
This musical comedy by Arnold B. Horwitt, Joseph Stein, Will Glickman, and Albert Hague depicts New Yorkers Dan King and Ruth Winters as they interact with and grow fond of an Amish community in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania.
Opening Night Cast
| Will B. Able | Jacob Yoder | |
| Sara Aman | Dancer | |
| Saint Amant | Dancer | |
| Nancy Andrews | Emma Miller | |
| Marilyn Bradley | Singer | |
| Paul Brown | Singer | |
| Ethel May Cody | Rachel | |
| Shirl Conway | Ruth Winters |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Will Glickman | Book | |
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Joseph Stein | Book |
| Albert Hague | Music | |
| Arnold B. Horwitt | Lyrics | |
| Morton Da Costa | Director | |
| Helen Tamiris | Choreographer |
Awards
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Theatre World Award | David Daniels | Winner |
| 1955 | Theatre World Award | Barbara Cook | Winner |
| 1955 | Theatre World Award | Shirl Conway | Winner |
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