Irma La Douce
Musical - Original
Plymouth Theatre (September 29, 1960 - October 28, 1961)
Alvin Theatre (October 30, 1961 - December 31, 1961)
Data not verified
- First Preview: September 28, 1960
- Opening Date: September 29, 1960
- Closing Date: December 31, 1961
- Previews: 2
- Performances: 524
Music: Marguerite Monnot
Synopsis
In Paris, a poor student falls for a good-hearted prostitute but resents having to "share" her. He disguises himself as a rich client who insists on seeing her exclusively, leading to many comic complications.
Opening Night Cast
| Keith Michell | Nestor-Le-Fripe | |
| Elizabeth Seal | Irma-La-Douce | |
| Stuart Damon | Frangipane | |
| Fred Gwynne | Polyte-Le-Mou | |
| George S. Irving | Police Inspector | |
| Aric Lavie | Roberto-Les-Diams | |
| Zack Matalon | Jojo-Les-Yeux-Sales | |
| Clive Revill | Bob-Le-Hotu |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Alexandre Breffort | Original book | |
| Julian More | English book | |
| David Heneker | English book | |
| Monty Norman | English book | |
| Marguerite Monnot | Music | |
| Alexandre Breffort | Original lyrics |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Actress in a Musical | Elizabeth Seal | Winner |
| 1961 | Choreography | Onna White | Nominee |
| 1961 | Conductor and Musical Director | Stanley Lebowsky | Nominee |
| 1961 | Costume Design of a Musical | Rolf Gerard | Nominee |
| 1961 | Direction of a Musical | Peter Brook | Nominee |
| 1961 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Clive Revill | Nominee |
| 1961 | Musical | Nominee |
