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Damn Yankees

Damn Yankees is a 1955 musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. The story is a modern retelling of the Faust legend[1] set during the 1950s in Washington, D.C., during a time when the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball. It is based on Wallop's 1954 novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant.

Damn Yankees
1955 original cast recording
MusicRichard Adler & Jerry Ross
LyricsRichard Adler & Jerry Ross
BookGeorge Abbott
Douglass Wallop
BasisThe Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop
Productions1955 Broadway
1957 West End
1958 film
1967 U.S. television
1994 Broadway revival
1997 West End revival
2008 Encores! Summer Stars
2017 Off-Broadway
AwardsTony Award for Best Musical

The show ran for 1,019 performances in its original Broadway production. Adler and Ross's success with it and The Pajama Game seemed to point to a bright future for them, but Ross suddenly died of chronic bronchiectasis at age 29, several months after Damn Yankees opened.

Plot edit

Note: This is the plot of the 1994 Broadway revival of the show; there are differences from the original 1955 version. For the 1958 film version, see Damn Yankees (film).

Middle-aged real estate agent Joe Boyd is a long-suffering fan of the pathetic Washington Senators baseball team. His wife, Meg, laments this ("Six Months Out Of Every Year"). After she has gone to bed, he sits up late, grumbling that if the Senators just had a "long ball hitter" they could beat "those damn Yankees". Suddenly, the smooth-talking Mr. Applegate appears. He offers Joe the chance to become "Joe Hardy", the young slugger the Senators need. He accepts, even though he must leave Meg ("Goodbye Old Girl"). However, his business sense makes him insist on an escape clause. The Senators' last game is on September 25, and if he plays in it, he is to stay as Joe Hardy forever. If not, he has until 9:00 the night before to walk away from the deal and return to his normal life.

At the ballpark, the hapless Senators vow to play their best despite their failings ("Heart"). Then Joe Hardy is suddenly discovered and joins the team. Gloria Thorpe, a sports reporter, praises him ("Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, Mo"). His hitting prowess enables the team to move up in the standings.

Though Joe is increasingly successful, he truly misses Meg and moves into her house as a boarder in his persona as Joe Hardy. They begin to bond, especially over her "lost" husband ("A Man Doesn't Know"). Fearful of losing his deal, Applegate calls Lola, "the best homewrecker on [his] staff", to seduce Joe and ensure his loss of the bet. She promises to deliver ("A Little Brains, A Little Talent"), and Applegate introduces her as a sultry South American dancer named "Señorita Lolita Banana". She sings a seductive song ("Whatever Lola Wants"), but Joe's devotion to Meg proves too strong, even for her. Applegate punishes her by firing her, where she performs with other past workers for Applegate ("Who's Got the Pain").

Applegate decides to switch tactics to ensure Joe's failure. He releases false information about Joe's true identity being "Shifty McCoy", an escaped criminal and con artist. When Gloria discovers this information, she presses charges, and he is forced into court.

The Senators prepare for the final game against the Yankees for the pennant and worry about Joe, but they vow to think of nothing but winning ("The Game"). Meanwhile, angry fans are seeking him out, so he decides to leave home. As he does so, he hints to Meg that he her old husband is nearby ("Near to You"). Meanwhile, Applegate is exhausted by the work he has put into winning one bet and thinks about the "simpler" times in his long history ("Those Were the Good Old Days").

Joe's trial is held on September 24, the last day he can back out of his deal. As he technically does not exist, he cannot produce any kind of identification. The owner of the Senators, their coach, and even Lola (disguised as "Señora McCoy") testify, but their opinions carry no weight. Gloria suggests that Applegate take the stand, but he is unable to take the oath since it requires him to tell the truth. Joe realizes that Applegate is simply stalling to keep him from meeting his 9:00 deadline. Applegate claims that Joe "just needs time to think" and sends him to where Lola is, where history's most famous lovers wait. Lola meets him there and realizes that he truly loves Meg. She helps him by sending him into the final game and delays Applegate by coercing him into a duet ("Two Lost Souls").

When Applegate finally arrives at the game, it is 8:55, and Joe is at bat. As time runs out, Meg, her friends, and even Lola begin cheering for him. Applegate uses his powers to give Joe two strikes. The clock strikes nine, and Applegate claims victory, but at the last second, Joe cries, "Let me go!" The deal is broken, and he reverts to his old self but is still able to hit a home run, winning the pennant for the Senators.

Back at home, Joe rushes into Meg's arms. Applegate appears on the scene, claiming that Joe owes him his prize. He begs Meg to hold him and not let go, and she begins to sing ("Finale (A Man Doesn't Know)"). Applegate promises to make him young again and even ensure a World Series victory. But his powers are useless against their true love, which Lola points out. He shouts that such a thing cannot exist, but he is wrong. He and Lola vanish back to where they came from, defeated, with Joe and Meg united.

Productions edit

Original Broadway production edit

The producers Frederick Brisson, Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince[2] had decided that the lead actress for the part of "Lola" had to be a dancer. They offered the role to both the movie actress Mitzi Gaynor and ballet dancer Zizi Jeanmaire, each of whom turned down the role. Although Gwen Verdon had sung just one song in her previous show (Can-Can), the producers were willing to take a chance on her. She initially refused, preferring to assist another choreographer, but finally agreed. Choreographer Bob Fosse insisted on meeting her before working with her, and after meeting and working for a brief time, they each agreed to the arrangement.[3] This was the start of an artistic and personal partnership between Fosse and Verdon, who married in 1960.

The show opened on Broadway at the 46th Street Theatre on May 5, 1955, transferred to the Adelphi Theatre on May 17, 1957, and ran for a total of 1,019 performances. It was directed by George Abbott, with scenery and costumes by William and Jean Eckart, dances and musical numbers staged by Fosse, musical direction by Hal Hastings, orchestrations by Don Walker, and dance music arrangements by Roger Adams.

The show starred Ray Walston (Applegate), Verdon (Lola), Shannon Bolin (Meg), Robert Shafer (Joe Boyd), Elizabeth Howell (Doris), Stephen Douglass (Joe Hardy), Al Lanti (Henry), Eddie Phillips (Sohovik), Nathaniel Frey (Smokey), Albert Linville (Vernon, Postmaster), Russ Brown (Van Buren), Jimmy Komack (Rocky), Rae Allen (Gloria), Cherry Davis (Teenager), Del Horstmann (Lynch, Commissioner), Richard Bishop (Welch), Janie Janvier (Miss Weston), and Jean Stapleton (Sister).

Original West End production edit

A West End production played at the London Coliseum beginning on March 28, 1957, where it played for 258 performances.[4] It starred Olympic skater Belita (aka Gladys Lyne Jepson-Turner) as Lola, but the Fosse choreography was alien to her style, and she was replaced by Elizabeth Seal.[5] It also starred Bill Kerr as Applegate, and Ivor Emmanuel as Joe Hardy.

In the mid-1970s, Vincent Price starred as Applegate in summer stock productions of the show. In the late 1970s and early 1980s film actor Van Johnson did so in productions throughout the U.S.A. In July, 1981, a production was performed at the Jones Beach Marine Theater in Wantagh, New York. It was notable due to former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath being cast in the role of Joe Boyd.[6]

Broadway revival edit

A Broadway revival opened at the Marquis Theatre on March 3, 1994 and ran for 519 performances and 33 previews. Featured were Jarrod Emick as Joe Hardy, winner of the 1994 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Bebe Neuwirth as Lola and Victor Garber as Applegate. Garber was succeeded by Jerry Lewis, making his Broadway debut, on March 12, 1995,[7] who then starred in a national tour and also played the role in a London production. Jack O'Brien directed, with choreography by Rob Marshall, assisted by his sister, Kathleen. O'Brien is also credited with revisions to the book.[8][7]

West End revival edit

The 1994 revival production opened in the West End at the Adelphi Theatre on June 4, 1997 (previews started May 29) and closed on August 9, 1997. Jerry Lewis reprised his role as Applegate and April Nixon played Lola.[9]

North Shore Music Theatre edit

In 2006, North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts, presented a revised production with the Washington Senators replaced with the Yankees' traditional rivals, the Boston Red Sox. The revised book was written, with permission, by Joe DiPietro

Reprise! Broadway's Best edit

In 2007, Reprise! Broadway's Best produced a revival. Jason Alexander directed, resetting the show to 1981 Los Angeles and making changes to accommodate a largely African-American and Hispanic cast.[10] It opened November 7, 2007 and ran through November 25.[11]

Encores! edit

A revival was produced by the City Center Encores! Summer Stars series from July 5 to July 27, 2008. It starred Jane Krakowski as Lola, Sean Hayes as Applegate, Randy Graff as Meg, Megan Lawrence as Gloria Thorpe (replacing an injured Ana Gasteyer during rehearsal), P. J. Benjamin as Joe Boyd, and Cheyenne Jackson as Joe Hardy. John Rando directed and the original Fosse choreography was reproduced by Mary MacLeod. Given the substantial changes in the 1994 revival, this is considered by some the first authentic revival of the original production.[12]

Off-Broadway benefit performance edit

A one-night-only off-Broadway benefit performance was staged by Roundabout Theatre Company. The benefit, which was directed by Kathleen Marshall, occurred on December 11, 2017. It starred Stephen Bogardus as Joe Boyd, Matthew Morrison as Joe Hardy, Victoria Clark as Meg, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Lola, Whoopi Goldberg as a gender-bent Applegate, Danny Burnstein as Van Buren, and Adrienne Warren as Gloria. It was produced by Scott Landis, Jerry Frankel, and Jay and Cindy Gutterman.[13]

Musical numbers edit

Based on hand engraved materials originally available from Music Theatre International derived from the 1955 production
Based on 1994 revival[14]

Notable casts and characters edit

Character Original Broadway

1955

Original West End

1957

Toronto

1988

Broadway Revival

1994[15]

West End Revival

1997[16]

Encores!

2008[17]

Off-Broadway

2017[18]

Joe Boyd Robert Shafer Phil Vickers James Hobson Dennis Kelly PJ Benjamin Stephen Bogardus
Joe Hardy Stephen Douglass Ivor Emmanuel Davis Gaines Jarrod Emick John-Michael Flate Cheyenne Jackson Matthew Morrison
Meg Boyd Shannon Bolin Betty Paul Maida Rogerson Linda Stephens Joy Franz Randy Graff Victoria Clark
Lola Gwen Verdon Belita[a] Moira Walley-Beckett Bebe Neuwirth April Nixon Jane Krakowski Maggie Gyllenhaal
Mr. Applegate Ray Walston Bill Kerr Avery Saltzman Victor Garber Jerry Lewis Sean Hayes Whoopi Goldberg
Van Buren Russ Brown Donald Stewart Michael Fawkes Dick Latessa Richie Mastascusa Michael Mulheren Danny Burstein
Gloria Thorpe Rae Allen Judy Bruce Pamela Gerrand Vicki Lewis Ellen Grosso Megan Lawrence Adrienne Warren

Original Broadway replacements edit

Source [19]

Original West End replacements edit

Broadway Revival replacements edit

Characters edit

  • Joe Boyd — A middle-aged, overweight married man who is in love with baseball, especially the Senators [the "older" Joe Hardy]
  • Joe Hardy — The 22-year-old, home-run-hitting transformation of Joe Boyd
  • Meg Boyd — Joe's loyal, traditional wife
  • Lola — The Devil's seductress assistant
  • Mr. Applegate — The Devil in disguise as a slick salesman
  • Van Buren — The hard working manager of the Senators with great heart but no luck
  • Gloria Thorpe — A probing reporter
  • Rocky — A baseball player for the Senators
  • Smokey — A "dim bulb" catcher for the Senators
  • Cherry — A friend of Meg
  • Doris — A friend of Meg
  • Sister — A friend of Meg
  • Mr. Welch — The owner of the Senators
  • Others: Bouley (also called Ibsen in some productions), Vernon, Henry, Linville, Sohovik, Lowe, Mickey, Del, Miss Weston, Postmaster and The Commissioner
  • Baseball players and batboys; Baseball fans' wives

(The original Broadway version also had a children's chorus who sang the reprise of "Heart")

Recordings, film, and television edit

The 1955 Original Broadway Cast recording is on RCA Victor, recorded May 8, 1955. The LP was originally issued in mono but in 1965 RCA Victor offered an electronic stereo version. The current CD edition was released in 1988.[20] RCA Victor also released the film soundtrack in 1958. Although recorded in stereo, only the mono version was released. The 1989 CD edition marked the first release of the recording in stereo. The 1994 Broadway revival cast recording made by Mercury (and now on the Decca Broadway label) was released on May 17, 1994.

A film version, directed by George Abbott and Stanley Donen, was released in 1958. With the exception of Tab Hunter in the role of Joe Hardy (replacing Stephen Douglass), the Broadway principals reprised their stage roles.[21][22]

A made-for-TV movie version was broadcast on April 8, 1967, on NBC. Phil Silvers played Applegate. Also starring were Lee Remick as Lola and Ray Middleton as Joe Boyd.[22][23]

In 1983, Ray Walston expressed interest in recreating Applegate in Raisin' Cane, a new musical in which the devil returns to ruin Broadway. In a spin on Damn Yankees, this time Applegate takes a young girl and grows her up and gets her the lead in a Broadway show, planning to change her back, bankrupting all the investors. Book, music and lyrics are by San Francisco Bay Area writer/lyricist/composer Ted Kopulos.

In 2009, it was announced that a new contemporary film adaptation of the musical will star Jim Carrey as Applegate and Jake Gyllenhaal as Joe Hardy.[24] No further announcements about this adaptation have been made since (as of December 2020).

Awards and nominations edit

Original Broadway production edit

1994 Broadway revival edit

1997 London revival edit

Year Award Category Nominee Result
1998[27] Laurence Olivier Award Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production Nominated
Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical April Nixon Nominated
Best Theatre Choreographer Rob Marshall Nominated

Notes edit

  1. ^ She was replaced by Elizabeth Seal because Fosse's choreography was too new of a style to her

References edit

  1. ^ Fitzsimmons, Lorna, ed. (2008). Lives of Faust: The Faust Theme in Literature and Music. A Reader. New York: Walter De Gruyter. p. 12. ISBN 9783110973976. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  2. ^ Original 1955 Playbill, p.11
  3. ^ All His Jazz: The Life & Death of Bob Fosse, Martin Gottfried, 1998, pp. 94-95, Da Capo Press, ISBN 0-306-80837-4
  4. ^ Kenrick, John. Damn Yankees musicals101.com
  5. ^ Obituary of Belita 2008-12-24 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ csmonitor.com
  7. ^ a b Canby, Vincent. "Theater Review: 'Damn Yankees'; Finally, Jerry Lewis Is on Broadway". The New York Times, March 13, 1995.
  8. ^ "Damn Yankees 1994". ibdb.com
  9. ^ " 'Damn Yankees' West End Revival 1997" thisistheatre.com, retrieved August 16, 2018
  10. ^ "Jason Alexander's playing with the 'Yankees'". The Orange County Register. 2007-11-07.
  11. ^ "Reprise! Damn Yankees, with Derricks, Gillentine, Page, Taylor and White, Begins Nov. 6". Playbill. 2007-11-06. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
  12. ^ Rooney, David."Review: 'Damn Yankees'", Variety, July 10, 2008.
  13. ^ "Damn Yankees - 2017 Off-Broadway Tickets, News, Info, Photos, Videos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  14. ^ " Damn Yankees, 1994" Internet Broadway Database
  15. ^ "Damn Yankees – Broadway Musical – 1994 Revival | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  16. ^ "Damn Yankees Original West End Cast - 1997 West End". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  17. ^ "Damn Yankees Original Off-Broadway Cast - 2008 Off-Broadway". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  18. ^ "Damn Yankees Original Off-Broadway Cast - 2017 Off-Broadway". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  19. ^ "Damn Yankees – Broadway Musical – Original | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  20. ^ The New York Times, John S. Wilson, June 26, 1955, pg. X10
  21. ^ Damn Yankees tcm.com, retrieved August 16, 2018
  22. ^ a b " Damn Yankeess Notes" tcm.com, retrieved August 16, 2018
  23. ^ Terrace, Vincent. Damn Yankees, Television Specials: 5,336 Entertainment Programs, 1936-2012, 2nd ed., McFarland, 2013, ISBN 0786474440, p. 117
  24. ^ Fleming, Michael (February 26, 2009). "Carrey, Gyllenhaal do Yankees". Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2009.
  25. ^ " Damn Yankees Awards" ibdb.com, retrieved August 16, 2018
  26. ^ " Damn Yankees 1994 Awards" ibdb.com, retrieved August 16, 2018
  27. ^ "Olivier Award 1998" officiallondontheatre.com, retrieved August 16, 2018

External links edit

  • ​Damn Yankees​ at the Internet Broadway Database
  • Damn Yankees at IMDb (1958 film)
  • Damn Yankees at the Music Theatre International website
  • Damn Yankees (1967 TV production) at IMDb
  • Henry, William A. III (March 14, 1994). . Time. Review of the revival
  • Profile at Broadwaymusicalhome.com
  • Profile at Stageagent.com
  • Damn Yankees lyrics
  • Information and links about the musical from Theatrehistory.com
  • Information from Thebroadwaymusicals.com website 2007-07-03 at the Wayback Machine

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This article is about the Broadway musical For the film adaptations of the musical see Damn Yankees 1958 film and Damn Yankees 1967 film For the rock band see Damn Yankees band Damn Yankees is a 1955 musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross The story is a modern retelling of the Faust legend 1 set during the 1950s in Washington D C during a time when the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball It is based on Wallop s 1954 novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant Damn Yankees1955 original cast recordingMusicRichard Adler amp Jerry RossLyricsRichard Adler amp Jerry RossBookGeorge AbbottDouglass WallopBasisThe Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass WallopProductions1955 Broadway1957 West End1958 film1967 U S television1994 Broadway revival1997 West End revival2008 Encores Summer Stars2017 Off BroadwayAwardsTony Award for Best MusicalThe show ran for 1 019 performances in its original Broadway production Adler and Ross s success with it and The Pajama Game seemed to point to a bright future for them but Ross suddenly died of chronic bronchiectasis at age 29 several months after Damn Yankees opened Contents 1 Plot 2 Productions 2 1 Original Broadway production 2 2 Original West End production 2 3 Broadway revival 2 4 West End revival 2 5 North Shore Music Theatre 2 6 Reprise Broadway s Best 2 7 Encores 2 8 Off Broadway benefit performance 3 Musical numbers 4 Notable casts and characters 4 1 Original Broadway replacements 4 2 Original West End replacements 4 3 Broadway Revival replacements 5 Characters 6 Recordings film and television 7 Awards and nominations 7 1 Original Broadway production 7 2 1994 Broadway revival 7 3 1997 London revival 8 Notes 9 References 10 External linksPlot editNote This is the plot of the 1994 Broadway revival of the show there are differences from the original 1955 version For the 1958 film version see Damn Yankees film Middle aged real estate agent Joe Boyd is a long suffering fan of the pathetic Washington Senators baseball team His wife Meg laments this Six Months Out Of Every Year After she has gone to bed he sits up late grumbling that if the Senators just had a long ball hitter they could beat those damn Yankees Suddenly the smooth talking Mr Applegate appears He offers Joe the chance to become Joe Hardy the young slugger the Senators need He accepts even though he must leave Meg Goodbye Old Girl However his business sense makes him insist on an escape clause The Senators last game is on September 25 and if he plays in it he is to stay as Joe Hardy forever If not he has until 9 00 the night before to walk away from the deal and return to his normal life At the ballpark the hapless Senators vow to play their best despite their failings Heart Then Joe Hardy is suddenly discovered and joins the team Gloria Thorpe a sports reporter praises him Shoeless Joe from Hannibal Mo His hitting prowess enables the team to move up in the standings Though Joe is increasingly successful he truly misses Meg and moves into her house as a boarder in his persona as Joe Hardy They begin to bond especially over her lost husband A Man Doesn t Know Fearful of losing his deal Applegate calls Lola the best homewrecker on his staff to seduce Joe and ensure his loss of the bet She promises to deliver A Little Brains A Little Talent and Applegate introduces her as a sultry South American dancer named Senorita Lolita Banana She sings a seductive song Whatever Lola Wants but Joe s devotion to Meg proves too strong even for her Applegate punishes her by firing her where she performs with other past workers for Applegate Who s Got the Pain Applegate decides to switch tactics to ensure Joe s failure He releases false information about Joe s true identity being Shifty McCoy an escaped criminal and con artist When Gloria discovers this information she presses charges and he is forced into court The Senators prepare for the final game against the Yankees for the pennant and worry about Joe but they vow to think of nothing but winning The Game Meanwhile angry fans are seeking him out so he decides to leave home As he does so he hints to Meg that he her old husband is nearby Near to You Meanwhile Applegate is exhausted by the work he has put into winning one bet and thinks about the simpler times in his long history Those Were the Good Old Days Joe s trial is held on September 24 the last day he can back out of his deal As he technically does not exist he cannot produce any kind of identification The owner of the Senators their coach and even Lola disguised as Senora McCoy testify but their opinions carry no weight Gloria suggests that Applegate take the stand but he is unable to take the oath since it requires him to tell the truth Joe realizes that Applegate is simply stalling to keep him from meeting his 9 00 deadline Applegate claims that Joe just needs time to think and sends him to where Lola is where history s most famous lovers wait Lola meets him there and realizes that he truly loves Meg She helps him by sending him into the final game and delays Applegate by coercing him into a duet Two Lost Souls When Applegate finally arrives at the game it is 8 55 and Joe is at bat As time runs out Meg her friends and even Lola begin cheering for him Applegate uses his powers to give Joe two strikes The clock strikes nine and Applegate claims victory but at the last second Joe cries Let me go The deal is broken and he reverts to his old self but is still able to hit a home run winning the pennant for the Senators Back at home Joe rushes into Meg s arms Applegate appears on the scene claiming that Joe owes him his prize He begs Meg to hold him and not let go and she begins to sing Finale A Man Doesn t Know Applegate promises to make him young again and even ensure a World Series victory But his powers are useless against their true love which Lola points out He shouts that such a thing cannot exist but he is wrong He and Lola vanish back to where they came from defeated with Joe and Meg united Productions editOriginal Broadway production edit The producers Frederick Brisson Robert E Griffith and Harold S Prince 2 had decided that the lead actress for the part of Lola had to be a dancer They offered the role to both the movie actress Mitzi Gaynor and ballet dancer Zizi Jeanmaire each of whom turned down the role Although Gwen Verdon had sung just one song in her previous show Can Can the producers were willing to take a chance on her She initially refused preferring to assist another choreographer but finally agreed Choreographer Bob Fosse insisted on meeting her before working with her and after meeting and working for a brief time they each agreed to the arrangement 3 This was the start of an artistic and personal partnership between Fosse and Verdon who married in 1960 The show opened on Broadway at the 46th Street Theatre on May 5 1955 transferred to the Adelphi Theatre on May 17 1957 and ran for a total of 1 019 performances It was directed by George Abbott with scenery and costumes by William and Jean Eckart dances and musical numbers staged by Fosse musical direction by Hal Hastings orchestrations by Don Walker and dance music arrangements by Roger Adams The show starred Ray Walston Applegate Verdon Lola Shannon Bolin Meg Robert Shafer Joe Boyd Elizabeth Howell Doris Stephen Douglass Joe Hardy Al Lanti Henry Eddie Phillips Sohovik Nathaniel Frey Smokey Albert Linville Vernon Postmaster Russ Brown Van Buren Jimmy Komack Rocky Rae Allen Gloria Cherry Davis Teenager Del Horstmann Lynch Commissioner Richard Bishop Welch Janie Janvier Miss Weston and Jean Stapleton Sister Original West End production edit A West End production played at the London Coliseum beginning on March 28 1957 where it played for 258 performances 4 It starred Olympic skater Belita aka Gladys Lyne Jepson Turner as Lola but the Fosse choreography was alien to her style and she was replaced by Elizabeth Seal 5 It also starred Bill Kerr as Applegate and Ivor Emmanuel as Joe Hardy In the mid 1970s Vincent Price starred as Applegate in summer stock productions of the show In the late 1970s and early 1980s film actor Van Johnson did so in productions throughout the U S A In July 1981 a production was performed at the Jones Beach Marine Theater in Wantagh New York It was notable due to former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath being cast in the role of Joe Boyd 6 Broadway revival edit A Broadway revival opened at the Marquis Theatre on March 3 1994 and ran for 519 performances and 33 previews Featured were Jarrod Emick as Joe Hardy winner of the 1994 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical Bebe Neuwirth as Lola and Victor Garber as Applegate Garber was succeeded by Jerry Lewis making his Broadway debut on March 12 1995 7 who then starred in a national tour and also played the role in a London production Jack O Brien directed with choreography by Rob Marshall assisted by his sister Kathleen O Brien is also credited with revisions to the book 8 7 West End revival edit The 1994 revival production opened in the West End at the Adelphi Theatre on June 4 1997 previews started May 29 and closed on August 9 1997 Jerry Lewis reprised his role as Applegate and April Nixon played Lola 9 North Shore Music Theatre edit In 2006 North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly Massachusetts presented a revised production with the Washington Senators replaced with the Yankees traditional rivals the Boston Red Sox The revised book was written with permission by Joe DiPietro Reprise Broadway s Best edit In 2007 Reprise Broadway s Best produced a revival Jason Alexander directed resetting the show to 1981 Los Angeles and making changes to accommodate a largely African American and Hispanic cast 10 It opened November 7 2007 and ran through November 25 11 Encores edit A revival was produced by the City Center Encores Summer Stars series from July 5 to July 27 2008 It starred Jane Krakowski as Lola Sean Hayes as Applegate Randy Graff as Meg Megan Lawrence as Gloria Thorpe replacing an injured Ana Gasteyer during rehearsal P J Benjamin as Joe Boyd and Cheyenne Jackson as Joe Hardy John Rando directed and the original Fosse choreography was reproduced by Mary MacLeod Given the substantial changes in the 1994 revival this is considered by some the first authentic revival of the original production 12 Off Broadway benefit performance edit A one night only off Broadway benefit performance was staged by Roundabout Theatre Company The benefit which was directed by Kathleen Marshall occurred on December 11 2017 It starred Stephen Bogardus as Joe Boyd Matthew Morrison as Joe Hardy Victoria Clark as Meg Maggie Gyllenhaal as Lola Whoopi Goldberg as a gender bent Applegate Danny Burnstein as Van Buren and Adrienne Warren as Gloria It was produced by Scott Landis Jerry Frankel and Jay and Cindy Gutterman 13 Musical numbers editBased on hand engraved materials originally available from Music Theatre International derived from the 1955 productionAct OneOverture Orchestra Curtain Act 1 Orchestra Six Months Meg Boyd Joe Boyd Men and Girls Devil Music Orchestra Goodbye Old Girl Joe Boyd and Joe Hardy Heart Van Buren Smoky Rocky Vernon Heart Encore Van Buren Smoky Rocky Vernon Shoeless Joe from Hannibal Mo Gloria Thorpe Boys Senators Shoeless Joe Dance Orchestra A Man Doesn t Know Joe Hardy Lola Orchestra A Little Talent Lola Goodbye Reprise Orchestra A Man Doesn t Know Reprise Joe Hardy Meg Whatever Lola Wants with Dance Break Lola Not Meg Orchestra Heart Reprise Men Chairs Fanfare Orchestra Who s Got The Pain with Double Dance Breaks Lola amp Men Street Band Act 1 Finale New Shoeless Joe Finale Orchestra Act TwoEntr Acte Orchestra Opening Act 2 Orchestra The Game Senators Near to You Joe Hardy and Meg Boyd Good Old Days Applegate Days Encore Applegate Courtroom Blackout Orchestra Two Lost Souls with Dance Lola and Joe Hardy Devil Music Orchestra Shoeless Joe Reprise Orchestra Back Home Orchestra Finale A Man Doesn t Know Meg and Joe Boyd Bows Heart Orchestra Exit March Orchestra Based on 1994 revival 14 Act OneOverture Six Months Out Of Every Year Meg Boyd Joe Boyd Sister Gloria Thorpe Husbands and Wives Goodbye Old Girl Joe Boyd and Joe Hardy Blooper Ballet The Senators Heart Van Buren Smokey Rocky Linville Shoeless Joe from Hannibal Mo Gloria Thorpe Senators Shoeless Joe Reprise Gloria Thorpe Joe Hardy and Ensemble 1994 revival only used elements of the song in the style of retro 1950s commercials A Little Brains a Little Talent Lola A Man Doesn t Know Joe Hardy and Meg Boyd Whatever Lola Wants Lola Act TwoWho s Got the Pain Lola and Senators Originally this came at the end of Act One as The Game started Act Two The Game Rocky Smokey and Senators Near to You Joe Hardy and Meg Boyd 1994 IBDB shows the addition of Joe Boyd Those Were the Good Old Days Applegate Two Lost Souls Lola and Applegate 1994 IBDB shows Applegate 1955 IBDB shows Hardy A Man Doesn t Know Reprise Meg and Joe BoydNotable casts and characters editCharacter Original Broadway 1955 Original West End 1957 Toronto 1988 Broadway Revival 1994 15 West End Revival 1997 16 Encores 2008 17 Off Broadway 2017 18 Joe Boyd Robert Shafer Phil Vickers James Hobson Dennis Kelly PJ Benjamin Stephen BogardusJoe Hardy Stephen Douglass Ivor Emmanuel Davis Gaines Jarrod Emick John Michael Flate Cheyenne Jackson Matthew MorrisonMeg Boyd Shannon Bolin Betty Paul Maida Rogerson Linda Stephens Joy Franz Randy Graff Victoria ClarkLola Gwen Verdon Belita a Moira Walley Beckett Bebe Neuwirth April Nixon Jane Krakowski Maggie GyllenhaalMr Applegate Ray Walston Bill Kerr Avery Saltzman Victor Garber Jerry Lewis Sean Hayes Whoopi GoldbergVan Buren Russ Brown Donald Stewart Michael Fawkes Dick Latessa Richie Mastascusa Michael Mulheren Danny BursteinGloria Thorpe Rae Allen Judy Bruce Pamela Gerrand Vicki Lewis Ellen Grosso Megan Lawrence Adrienne WarrenOriginal Broadway replacements edit Source 19 Meg Boyd Charlotte Fairchild Lola Sheila Bond Gretchen Wyler Devra Korwin Applegate Howard Caine Gloria Sally BrownOriginal West End replacements edit Applegate Vincent Price Van JohnsonBroadway Revival replacements edit Joe Hardy Eric Kunze Jason Workman Lola Charlotte d Amboise Applegate Jerry Lewis Gloria Liz LarsenCharacters editJoe Boyd A middle aged overweight married man who is in love with baseball especially the Senators the older Joe Hardy Joe Hardy The 22 year old home run hitting transformation of Joe Boyd Meg Boyd Joe s loyal traditional wife Lola The Devil s seductress assistant Mr Applegate The Devil in disguise as a slick salesman Van Buren The hard working manager of the Senators with great heart but no luck Gloria Thorpe A probing reporter Rocky A baseball player for the Senators Smokey A dim bulb catcher for the Senators Cherry A friend of Meg Doris A friend of Meg Sister A friend of Meg Mr Welch The owner of the Senators Others Bouley also called Ibsen in some productions Vernon Henry Linville Sohovik Lowe Mickey Del Miss Weston Postmaster and The Commissioner Baseball players and batboys Baseball fans wives The original Broadway version also had a children s chorus who sang the reprise of Heart Recordings film and television editThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed August 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message The 1955 Original Broadway Cast recording is on RCA Victor recorded May 8 1955 The LP was originally issued in mono but in 1965 RCA Victor offered an electronic stereo version The current CD edition was released in 1988 20 RCA Victor also released the film soundtrack in 1958 Although recorded in stereo only the mono version was released The 1989 CD edition marked the first release of the recording in stereo The 1994 Broadway revival cast recording made by Mercury and now on the Decca Broadway label was released on May 17 1994 A film version directed by George Abbott and Stanley Donen was released in 1958 With the exception of Tab Hunter in the role of Joe Hardy replacing Stephen Douglass the Broadway principals reprised their stage roles 21 22 A made for TV movie version was broadcast on April 8 1967 on NBC Phil Silvers played Applegate Also starring were Lee Remick as Lola and Ray Middleton as Joe Boyd 22 23 In 1983 Ray Walston expressed interest in recreating Applegate in Raisin Cane a new musical in which the devil returns to ruin Broadway In a spin on Damn Yankees this time Applegate takes a young girl and grows her up and gets her the lead in a Broadway show planning to change her back bankrupting all the investors Book music and lyrics are by San Francisco Bay Area writer lyricist composer Ted Kopulos In 2009 it was announced that a new contemporary film adaptation of the musical will star Jim Carrey as Applegate and Jake Gyllenhaal as Joe Hardy 24 No further announcements about this adaptation have been made since as of December 2020 Awards and nominations editOriginal Broadway production edit Year Award Category Nominee Result1956 25 Tony Award Best Musical WonBest Performance By a Leading Actor in a Musical Ray Walston WonStephen Douglass NominatedBest Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical Gwen Verdon WonBest Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical Russ Brown WonBest Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Rae Allen NominatedBest Conductor and Musical Director Hal Hastings WonBest Choreography Bob Fosse WonBest Stage Technician Harry Green Won1994 Broadway revival edit Year Award Category Nominee Result1994 26 Tony Award Best Revival of a Musical NominatedBest Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical Victor Garber NominatedBest Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical Jarrod Emick WonBest Choreography Rob Marshall NominatedDrama Desk Award Outstanding Revival of a Musical NominatedOutstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Jarrod Emick WonOutstanding Orchestrations Douglas Besterman NominatedTheatre World Award Jarrod Emick Won1997 London revival edit Year Award Category Nominee Result1998 27 Laurence Olivier Award Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production NominatedBest Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical April Nixon NominatedBest Theatre Choreographer Rob Marshall NominatedNotes edit She was replaced by Elizabeth Seal because Fosse s choreography was too new of a style to herReferences edit Fitzsimmons Lorna ed 2008 Lives of Faust The Faust Theme in Literature and Music A Reader New York Walter De Gruyter p 12 ISBN 9783110973976 Retrieved 30 October 2018 Original 1955 Playbill p 11 All His Jazz The Life amp Death of Bob Fosse Martin Gottfried 1998 pp 94 95 Da Capo Press ISBN 0 306 80837 4 Kenrick John Damn Yankees musicals101 com Obituary of Belita Archived 2008 12 24 at the Wayback Machine csmonitor com a b Canby Vincent Theater Review Damn Yankees Finally Jerry Lewis Is on Broadway The New York Times March 13 1995 Damn Yankees 1994 ibdb com Damn Yankees West End Revival 1997 thisistheatre com retrieved August 16 2018 Jason Alexander s playing with the Yankees The Orange County Register 2007 11 07 Reprise Damn Yankees with Derricks Gillentine Page Taylor and White Begins Nov 6 Playbill 2007 11 06 Retrieved 2021 01 02 Rooney David Review Damn Yankees Variety July 10 2008 Damn Yankees 2017 Off Broadway Tickets News Info Photos Videos www broadwayworld com Retrieved 2020 12 23 Damn Yankees 1994 Internet Broadway Database Damn Yankees Broadway Musical 1994 Revival IBDB www ibdb com Retrieved 2020 12 23 Damn Yankees Original West End Cast 1997 West End www broadwayworld com Retrieved 2020 12 23 Damn Yankees Original Off Broadway Cast 2008 Off Broadway www broadwayworld com Retrieved 2020 12 23 Damn Yankees Original Off Broadway Cast 2017 Off Broadway www broadwayworld com Retrieved 2020 12 23 Damn Yankees Broadway Musical Original IBDB www ibdb com Retrieved 2020 12 23 The New York Times John S Wilson June 26 1955 pg X10 Damn Yankees tcm com retrieved August 16 2018 a b Damn Yankeess Notes tcm com retrieved August 16 2018 Terrace Vincent Damn Yankees Television Specials 5 336 Entertainment Programs 1936 2012 2nd ed McFarland 2013 ISBN 0786474440 p 117 Fleming Michael February 26 2009 Carrey Gyllenhaal do Yankees Variety Retrieved February 28 2009 Damn Yankees Awards ibdb com retrieved August 16 2018 Damn Yankees 1994 Awards ibdb com retrieved August 16 2018 Olivier Award 1998 officiallondontheatre com retrieved August 16 2018External links edit nbsp Wikiquote has quotations related to Damn Yankees Damn Yankees at the Internet Broadway Database Damn Yankees at IMDb 1958 film Damn Yankees at the Music Theatre International website Damn Yankees 1967 TV production at IMDb Henry William A III March 14 1994 Damn Yankees Is Back At Bat Time Review of the revival Profile at Broadwaymusicalhome 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