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It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues
Musical
Revue
Original
Broadway
Opening Date
Apr 26, 1999
Closing Date
Jan 09, 2000
1st Preview
Apr 22, 1999
1st Preview
Apr 22, 1999
Previews
5
Performances
284
Musical
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Open Date: Apr 26, 1999
Close Date: Jan 09, 2000
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Vivian Beaumont Theater
(Apr 26, 1999 - Aug 29, 1999)
Ambassador Theatre
(Sep 07, 1999 - Jan 09, 2000)
Comments
When this production transferred from its non-profit run to its commercial run, producers, managers, and others associated with the transfer received new production credits. These individuals are included on the replacement/transfer page.
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Produced by
Eric Krebs
,
Jonathan Reinis
,
Lawrence Horowitz
,
Anita Waxman
,
Elizabeth Williams
,
CTM Productions (David Jiranek, David Weil, Cricket Hooper)
and
Anne Strickland Squadron
; Produced in association with
Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer)
; Associate Producer:
Electric Factory Concerts
,
Adam Friedson
,
David Friedson
,
Richard Martini
,
Marcia Roberts
and
Murray Schwartz
Originally produced by
Crossroads Theatre Company
,
San Diego Repertory Theatre
and
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
; Originally produced at
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
; First presented in New York at the New Victory Theatre by
The New 42nd Street Inc.
Book by
Charles Bevel
,
Lita Gaithers
,
Randal Myler
,
Ron Taylor
and
Dan Wheetman
Directed by
Randal Myler
; Movement by
Donald McKayle
; Based on an original idea by
Ron Taylor
; Musical Direction:
Jim Ehinger
Scenic Design by
Robin Sanford Roberts
; Costume Design by
Enid Turnbull
; Lighting Design by
Don Darnutzer
; Sound Design by
Edward Cosla
General Manager:
Eric Krebs
and
Jonathan Shulman
; Company Manager:
Bob Reilly
Production Stage Manager:
Doug Hosney
; Stage Manager:
Mark C. Sharp
Bass:
Kevin Cooper
; Keyboards:
Jim Ehinger
; Backup Vocals:
Debra Laws
; Guitar:
Tony Mathews
; Saxophone, Horns:
Charlie Rhythm
; Percussion:
Daryll Whitlow
; Music Preparation:
Emily Grishman
Vocal Direction by
Lita Gaithers
; Producing Associate:
Ron Taylor
; Press Representative:
James L.L. Morrison
and
Tom D'Ambrosio
; Marketing:
Pro-Marketing
; Dramaturg:
Lenora Inez Brown
; Advertising:
Grey Entertainment, Inc.
and
Jon Bierman
; Logo and Design:
Fraver
"Mississippi" Charles Bevel
Performer
Gretha Boston
Performer
Carter Calvert
Performer
Debra Laws
Performer
Eloise Laws
Performer
Gregory Porter
Performer
Ron Taylor
Performer
Dan Wheetman
Performer
Understudy:
Debra Laws
(Performer)
Vivian Beaumont Theater
(Apr 26, 1999 - Aug 29, 1999)
Cast
Lawrence Clayton
Performer
C. E. Smith
Performer
Ambassador Theatre
(Sep 07, 1999 - Jan 09, 2000)
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Philip J. Smith: President; Robert E. Wankel: Executive Vice President)
Production Stage Manager:
Gwendolyn M. Gilliam
Bass:
Calvin Jones
Casting:
Stephanie Klapper
; Press Representative:
Richard Kornberg & Associates
Cast
Ann Duquesnay
Performer
Sean McCourt
Performer
Christiane Noll
Performer
Ken Page
Performer
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1999 Nominee
Produced by
Eric Krebs
,
Jonathan Reinis
,
Lawrence Horowitz
,
Anita Waxman
,
Elizabeth Williams
,
CTM Productions (David Jiranek, David Weil, Cricket Hooper)
and
Anne Strickland Squadron
; Produced in association with
Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer)
Originally produced by
Crossroads Theatre Company
,
San Diego Repertory Theatre
and
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Best Book of a Musical
1999 Nominee
Book by
Charles Bevel
,
Lita Gaithers
,
Randal Myler
,
Ron Taylor
and
Dan Wheetman
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1999 Nominee
Ron Taylor
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1999 Nominee
Gretha Boston
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
1999 Nominee
Ron Taylor
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1999 Nominee
Gretha Boston
Eloise Laws
Outstanding Musical Revue
1999 Nominee
Produced by
Eric Krebs
,
Jonathan Reinis
,
Lawrence Horowitz
,
Anita Waxman
,
Elizabeth Williams
,
CTM Productions (David Jiranek, David Weil, Cricket Hooper)
and
Anne Strickland Squadron
; Produced in association with
Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer)
Statistics
Season:
1999-00
1998-99
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues Statistics
1999-00 Season
1998-99 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
People
Awards
Statistics
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Produced by
Eric Krebs
,
Jonathan Reinis
,
Lawrence Horowitz
,
Anita Waxman
,
Elizabeth Williams
,
CTM Productions (David Jiranek, David Weil, Cricket Hooper)
and
Anne Strickland Squadron
; Produced in association with
Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer)
; Associate Producer:
Electric Factory Concerts
,
Adam Friedson
,
David Friedson
,
Richard Martini
,
Marcia Roberts
and
Murray Schwartz
Originally produced by
Crossroads Theatre Company
,
San Diego Repertory Theatre
and
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
; Originally produced at
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
; First presented in New York at the New Victory Theatre by
The New 42nd Street Inc.
Book by
Charles Bevel
,
Lita Gaithers
,
Randal Myler
,
Ron Taylor
and
Dan Wheetman
Directed by
Randal Myler
; Movement by
Donald McKayle
; Based on an original idea by
Ron Taylor
; Musical Direction:
Jim Ehinger
Scenic Design by
Robin Sanford Roberts
; Costume Design by
Enid Turnbull
; Lighting Design by
Don Darnutzer
; Sound Design by
Edward Cosla
General Manager:
Eric Krebs
and
Jonathan Shulman
; Company Manager:
Bob Reilly
Production Stage Manager:
Doug Hosney
; Stage Manager:
Mark C. Sharp
Bass:
Kevin Cooper
; Keyboards:
Jim Ehinger
; Backup Vocals:
Debra Laws
; Guitar:
Tony Mathews
; Saxophone, Horns:
Charlie Rhythm
; Percussion:
Daryll Whitlow
; Music Preparation:
Emily Grishman
Vocal Direction by
Lita Gaithers
; Producing Associate:
Ron Taylor
; Press Representative:
James L.L. Morrison
and
Tom D'Ambrosio
; Marketing:
Pro-Marketing
; Dramaturg:
Lenora Inez Brown
; Advertising:
Grey Entertainment, Inc.
and
Jon Bierman
; Logo and Design:
Fraver
"Mississippi" Charles Bevel
Performer
Gretha Boston
Performer
Carter Calvert
Performer
Debra Laws
Performer
Eloise Laws
Performer
Gregory Porter
Performer
Ron Taylor
Performer
Dan Wheetman
Performer
Understudy:
Debra Laws
(Performer)
Vivian Beaumont Theater
(Apr 26, 1999 - Aug 29, 1999)
Cast
Lawrence Clayton
Performer
C. E. Smith
Performer
Ambassador Theatre
(Sep 07, 1999 - Jan 09, 2000)
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Philip J. Smith: President; Robert E. Wankel: Executive Vice President)
Production Stage Manager:
Gwendolyn M. Gilliam
Bass:
Calvin Jones
Casting:
Stephanie Klapper
; Press Representative:
Richard Kornberg & Associates
Cast
Ann Duquesnay
Performer
Sean McCourt
Performer
Christiane Noll
Performer
Ken Page
Performer
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1999 Nominee
Produced by
Eric Krebs
,
Jonathan Reinis
,
Lawrence Horowitz
,
Anita Waxman
,
Elizabeth Williams
,
CTM Productions (David Jiranek, David Weil, Cricket Hooper)
and
Anne Strickland Squadron
; Produced in association with
Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer)
Originally produced by
Crossroads Theatre Company
,
San Diego Repertory Theatre
and
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Best Book of a Musical
1999 Nominee
Book by
Charles Bevel
,
Lita Gaithers
,
Randal Myler
,
Ron Taylor
and
Dan Wheetman
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1999 Nominee
Ron Taylor
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1999 Nominee
Gretha Boston
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
1999 Nominee
Ron Taylor
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1999 Nominee
Gretha Boston
Eloise Laws
Outstanding Musical Revue
1999 Nominee
Produced by
Eric Krebs
,
Jonathan Reinis
,
Lawrence Horowitz
,
Anita Waxman
,
Elizabeth Williams
,
CTM Productions (David Jiranek, David Weil, Cricket Hooper)
and
Anne Strickland Squadron
; Produced in association with
Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director; Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer)
Season:
1999-00
1998-99
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues Statistics
1999-00 Season
1998-99 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
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