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Big River

Eugene O'Neill Theatre

MusicalBroadway

Closed

Apr 25, 1985 – Sep 20, 1987

7 Tony Award®s + 7 Drama Desk Awards

Tony Award®

1985 · 7 won, 2 nom.

★
Best Book of a Musical
William Hauptman→
★
Best Direction of a Musical
Des McAnuff→
★
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Ron Richardson→
★
Best Lighting Design
Richard Riddell→
★
Best Musical
★
Best Original Score
Roger Miller→

Original Cast

RA
René AuberjonoisThe Duke
EB
Evalyn BaronMiss Watson
EB
Evalyn BaronWoman in Shanty
EB
Evalyn BaronHarmonia Player
RB
Reathel BeanMan on a Skiff
RB
Reathel BeanLafe
RB
Reathel BeanCounselor Robinson
RB
Reathel BeanHired Hand
MB
Michael BrianDick
MB
Michael BrianAndy
MB
Michael BrianMan in the Crowd
MB
Michael BrianHired Hand

Creative Team

Creative

ComposerRoger Miller
LyricistRoger Miller
PlaywrightWilliam Hauptman
OrchestratorSteven Margoshes
OrchestratorDanny Troob
Music DirectorLinda Twine
ArrangerLinda Twine
ChoreographerJanet Watson

Design

Set DesignerHeidi Landesman
Costume DesignerPatricia McGourty
Lighting DesignerRichard Riddell
Sound DesignerOtts Munderloh