Candide
Musical - Original
Martin Beck Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: December 1, 1956
- Closing Date: February 2, 1957
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 73
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Book: Lillian Hellman
Lyrics: Dorothy Parker, John La Touche, Richard Wilbur
Synopsis
In this musical adaptation of Voltaire's satirical novel, the naïve Candide is separated from his beloved Cunegonde and journeys around the world to find her, retaining his teacher Pangloss's belief that "this is the best of all possible worlds" in the face of ever-increasing catastrophes.
Opening Night Cast
| Max Adrian | Martin Dr. Pangloss |
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Barbara Cook | Cunegonde Scrub Lady |
| Irra Petina | Old Lady Madame Sofronia |
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| Robert Rounseville | Candide | |
| Peggyann Alderman | Singer |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Lillian Hellman | Book | |
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Leonard Bernstein | Music |
| Richard Wilbur | Lyrics | |
| John La Touche | Lyrics | |
| Dorothy Parker | Lyrics | |
| Tyrone Guthrie | Director |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Conductor and Musical Director | Samuel Krachmalnick | Nominee |
| 1957 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Irene Sharaff | Nominee |
| 1957 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Irra Petina | Nominee |
| 1957 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1957 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Oliver Smith | Nominee |
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