Harrigan 'n Hart
Musical - Original
Longacre Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: January 10, 1985
- Opening Date: January 31, 1985
- Closing Date: February 3, 1985
- Previews: 25
- Performances: 4
Book: Michael Stewart
Lyrics: Peter Walker
Music: Max Showalter
Synopsis
The musicalized story of Edward Harrigan and Tony Hart, who made a memorable and pioneering musical-comedy team in the 1800s but were torn apart by Harrigan's hateful wife and her distrust of Hart's possible homosexual feelings for her husband.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Christine Ebersole | Gerta Granville |
 |
Harry Groener | Edward Harrigan |
 |
Mark Hamill | Tony Hart |
| Armelia McQueen | Mrs. Annie Yeamons | |
| Tudi Roche | Annie Braham Harrigan | |
| Kenston Ames | Newsboy Chester Fox Photographer |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Michael Stewart | Book |
| Max Showalter | Music | |
| Peter Walker | Lyrics | |
| Joe Layton | Director | |
| D. J. Giagni | Choreographer | |
| David Mitchell | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Mark Hamill | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Harry Groener | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Book of a Musical | Michael Stewart | Nominee |
