George M!
Musical - Original
Palace Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 8, 1968
- Opening Date: April 10, 1968
- Closing Date: April 26, 1969
- Previews: 8
- Performances: 433
Lyrics: George M. Cohan
Music: George M. Cohan
Book: Michael Stewart, Francine Pascal, John Pascal
Synopsis
The life and career of the early 20th-century musical comedy man and impresario George M. Cohan is musicalized using his classic song catalog.
Opening Night Cast
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Joel Grey | George M. Cohan |
| Jerry Dodge | Jerry Cohan | |
| Jamie Donnelly | Ethel Levey | |
| Betty Ann Grove | Nellie Cohan | |
| Jill O'Hara | Agnes Nolan | |
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Bernadette Peters | Josie Cohan |
 |
Loni Ackerman | Rose |
| Jacqueline Alloway | Fay Templeteon |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Michael Stewart | Book |
| John Pascal | Book | |
| Francine Pascal | Book | |
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George M. Cohan | Music |
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George M. Cohan | Lyrics |
| Mary Cohan | Lyrics and music revision |
Awards
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Outstanding Musical | Winner | |
| 1968 | Outstanding Performance | Joel Grey | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Theatre World Award | Bernadette Peters | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Actor in a Musical | Joel Grey | Nominee |
| 1969 | Choreography | Joe Layton | Winner |
