The Cradle Will Rock

Musical - Revival

Mansfield Theatre (December 26, 1947 - January 10, 1948)
Broadway Theatre (January 28, 1948 - February 07, 1948)
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  • Opening Date: December 26, 1947
  • Closing Date: February 7, 1948
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 34

Lyrics: Marc Blitzstein

Book: Marc Blitzstein

Music: Marc Blitzstein

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Synopsis

A count pursues a well-born young lady with the help of his former servant, now a barber, who can sneak the count into the girl's home past her controlling guardian, who wants her for himself.

 

Opening Night Cast

Jack Albertson Yasha
Lucretia Anderson Chorus
Howard Blaine President Prexy
Edward Bryce Gent
Bugs
Robert Burr Chorus
Taggart Casey Cop
Rex Coston First Reporter
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Opening Night Production Credits

  Marc Blitzstein Book
  Marc Blitzstein Music
  Marc Blitzstein Lyrics
  Howard Da Silva Director
  Michael Myerberg Producer
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1947 - 1948

 
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Awards


Theatre World

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1948 Theatre World Award Edward Bryce Winner
 
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