Treemonisha
MusicalOperaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Oct 21, 1975
Closing Date
Dec 14, 1975
1st Preview
Oct 15, 1975
1st Preview
Oct 15, 1975
Previews
6
Performances
64
MusicalOperaOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Oct 21, 1975
Close Date: Dec 14, 1975
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
Plantation in Arkansas, northeast of the town of Texarkana, 3 or 4 miles from the Red River.
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PeopleProduced by Adela Holzer, James M. Nederlander and Victor Lurie; Produced by arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company (Chicago and Westport)Originally produced by The Houston Grand Opera AssociationConceived by Frank Corsaro; Directed by Frank Corsaro; Choreographed by Louis Johnson; Assistant Choreographer: James Thurston; Assistant to Mr. Louis: Charles AuginsScenic Design by Franco Colavecchia; Costume Design by Franco Colavecchia; Lighting Design by Nananne PorcherGeneral Manager: Nelle Nugent; Company Manager: John ScottProduction Stage Manager: Ben Janney; Stage Manager: Elizabeth Caldwell and Clinton Davis; Assistant Stage Mgr: David DrisinMusical Supervisor: Gunther Schuller; Conducted by Gunther Schuller; Chorus Contractor: Earl L. Baker; Orchestra Contractor: Charles Russo; Music published by Chappell & Co. Inc.Master of Properties: Barry-Robert MolitchArtistic Consultant: Vera Brodsky Lawrence; General Press Representative: Michael Alpert and Marilynn LeVine; Press Representative: Joshua Ellis; Production Associate: Marian Kinsella; Production Associate to Mr. Colavecchia: Grethe Holby; Dance Captain: James ThurstonTreemonisha Chorus
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Songsmusic by Scott Joplin; lyrics by Scott JoplinAct 1Sung ByOvertureOrchestra, Zodzetrick and DancersThe Bag of LuckTreemonisha, Monisha, Remus, Ned and ZodzetrickThe Corn-HuskersTreemonisha and ChorusWe're Goin' AroundTreemonisha, Monisha, Lucy, Remus, Ned, Chorus and DancersThe WreathTreemonisha, Monisha and LucyThe Sacred TreeMonishaSurpriseTreemonishaTreemonisha's Bringing UpTreemonisha and MonishaGood AdviceParson Alltalk and ChorusConfusionMonisha, Lucy, Remus and NedSuperstitionSimon and CephusTreemonisha in PerilZodzetrick, Simon, Luddud and CephusThe Frolic of the BearsDancersThe Wasp NestSimon and CephusThe RescueTreemonisha and RemusWe Will Rest AwhileQuartetGoing HomeTreemonisha, Remus and ForemanAunt Dinah Has Blowed de HornChorus and DancersAct 2Sung ByPreludeOrchestraI Want to See My ChildMonisha and NedTreemonisha's ReturnTreemonisha, Monisha, Remus, Ned and AndyWrong Is Never RightRemus and ChorusAbuseTreemonisha and AndyWhen Villains Ramble Far and NearNedConjuror's ForgivenTreemonisha and AndyWe Will Trust You As Our LeaderTreemonisha, Monisha, Lucy, Ned, Remus, Andy and ChorusA Real Slow DragCompanyAunt Dinah Has Blowed de Horn (Reprise)Company
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Awards
Produced by Adela Holzer, James M. Nederlander and Victor Lurie; Produced by arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company (Chicago and Westport)
Originally produced by The Houston Grand Opera Association
Conceived by Frank Corsaro; Directed by Frank Corsaro; Choreographed by Louis Johnson; Assistant Choreographer: James Thurston; Assistant to Mr. Louis: Charles Augins
Scenic Design by Franco Colavecchia; Costume Design by Franco Colavecchia; Lighting Design by Nananne Porcher
General Manager: Nelle Nugent; Company Manager: John Scott
Production Stage Manager: Ben Janney; Stage Manager: Elizabeth Caldwell and Clinton Davis; Assistant Stage Mgr: David Drisin
Musical Supervisor: Gunther Schuller; Conducted by Gunther Schuller; Chorus Contractor: Earl L. Baker; Orchestra Contractor: Charles Russo; Music published by Chappell & Co. Inc.
Master of Properties: Barry-Robert Molitch
Artistic Consultant: Vera Brodsky Lawrence; General Press Representative: Michael Alpert and Marilynn LeVine; Press Representative: Joshua Ellis; Production Associate: Marian Kinsella; Production Associate to Mr. Colavecchia: Grethe Holby; Dance Captain: James Thurston
Treemonisha Chorus
music by Scott Joplin; lyrics by Scott Joplin
Act 1
Sung By
Overture
Orchestra, Zodzetrick and Dancers
The Bag of Luck
Treemonisha, Monisha, Remus, Ned and Zodzetrick
The Corn-Huskers
Treemonisha and Chorus
We're Goin' Around
Treemonisha, Monisha, Lucy, Remus, Ned, Chorus and Dancers
The Wreath
Treemonisha, Monisha and Lucy
The Sacred Tree
Monisha
Surprise
Treemonisha
Treemonisha's Bringing Up
Treemonisha and Monisha
Good Advice
Parson Alltalk and Chorus
Confusion
Monisha, Lucy, Remus and Ned
Superstition
Simon and Cephus
Treemonisha in Peril
Zodzetrick, Simon, Luddud and Cephus
The Frolic of the Bears
Dancers
The Wasp Nest
Simon and Cephus
The Rescue
Treemonisha and Remus
We Will Rest Awhile
Quartet
Going Home
Treemonisha, Remus and Foreman
Aunt Dinah Has Blowed de Horn
Chorus and Dancers
Act 2
Sung By
Prelude
Orchestra
I Want to See My Child
Monisha and Ned
Treemonisha's Return
Treemonisha, Monisha, Remus, Ned and Andy
Wrong Is Never Right
Remus and Chorus
Abuse
Treemonisha and Andy
When Villains Ramble Far and Near
Ned
Conjuror's Forgiven
Treemonisha and Andy
We Will Trust You As Our Leader
Treemonisha, Monisha, Lucy, Ned, Remus, Andy and Chorus
A Real Slow Drag
Company
Aunt Dinah Has Blowed de Horn
(Reprise)
Company
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