Your Arms Too Short to Box with God
Musical - Original
Lyceum Theatre (December 22, 1976 - November 13, 1977)
Eugene O'Neill Theatre (November 16, 1977 - January 01, 1978)
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 20, 1976
- Opening Date: December 22, 1976
- Closing Date: January 1, 1978
- Previews: 5
- Performances: 429
Book: Vinnette Carroll
Lyrics: Alex Bradford
Music: Alex Bradford
Synopsis
The Gospel of St. Matthew is retold as a gospel musical, conceived and written by Vinette Carroll.
Opening Night Cast
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Adrian Bailey | |
| Salome Bey | ||
| Deborah Lynn Bridges | ||
| Sharon K. Brooks | ||
| Clinton Derricks-Carroll | ||
| Thelma Drayton | Swing Dancer | |
| Sheila Ellis | ||
| Ralph Farrington | Swing Dancer |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Vinnette Carroll | Book | |
| Alex Bradford | Music | |
| Alex Bradford | Lyrics | |
| Vinnette Carroll | Director | |
| Talley Beatty | Choreographer | |
| William Schroder | Scenic Design |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Book of a Musical | Vinnette Carroll | Nominee |
| 1977 | Choreography | Talley Beatty | Nominee |
| 1977 | Direction of a Musical | Vinnette Carroll | Nominee |
| 1977 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Delores Hall | Winner |
