Woman of the Year
Musical - Original
Palace Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 19, 1981
- Opening Date: March 29, 1981
- Closing Date: March 13, 1983
- Previews: 11
- Performances: 770
Music: John Kander
Lyrics: Fred Ebb
Book: Peter Stone
Synopsis
A television interviewer and a newspaper cartoonist get in a public battle over their respective professions, fall in love, marry and experience career conflicts. A musical adaptation of the 1942 film starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Peter Stone | Book |
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John Kander | Music |
 |
Fred Ebb | Lyrics |
| Robert Moore | Director | |
| Tony Charmoli | Musical Staging | |
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Tony Walton | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Marilyn Cooper | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Actress in a Musical | Lauren Bacall | Winner |
| 1981 | Book of a Musical | Peter Stone | Winner |
| 1981 | Direction of a Musical | Robert Moore | Nominee |
| 1981 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Marilyn Cooper | Winner |
| 1981 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Original Score | John Kander
Fred Ebb |
Winner |
