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The Life

Ethel Barrymore Theatre

MusicalBroadway

Closed

Apr 26, 1997 – Jun 7, 1998

2 Tony Award®s + 3 Drama Desk Awards

Tony Award®

1997 · 2 won, 10 nom.

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Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Chuck Cooper→
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Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Lillias White→
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Best Actress in a Musical
Pamela Isaacs→
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Best Book of a Musical
David Newman→
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Best Choreography
Joey McKneely→
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Best Costume Design
Martin Pakledinaz→

Original Cast

VB
Vernel BagnerisLacy
MB
Mark BoveBobby
MB
Mark BoveCop
MB
Mark BoveMonte Hustler
MB
Mark BoveEnsemble
CC
Chuck CooperMemphis
FF
Felicia FinleyApril
FF
Felicia FinleyEnsemble
CG
Chris GhelfiEnsemble
MG
Michael Gregory GongOddjob
MG
Michael Gregory GongShoeshine
MG
Michael Gregory GongMonte Hustler

Creative Team

Creative

ComposerCy Coleman
LyricistIra Gasman
PlaywrightDavid Newman
PlaywrightIra Gasman
PlaywrightCy Coleman
Music DirectorGordon Lowry Harrell
OrchestratorDon Sebesky
OrchestratorHarold Wheeler
ArrangerCy Coleman
ArrangerDoug Katsaros
DirectorMichael Blakemore
ChoreographerJoey McKneely

Design

Set DesignerRobin Wagner
Costume DesignerMartin Pakledinaz
Lighting DesignerRichard Pilbrow
Sound DesignerPeter Fitzgerald