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Shenandoah (musical)

Shenandoah is a 1974 musical with music by Gary Geld, lyrics by Peter Udell, and book by Udell, Philip Rose, and James Lee Barrett. It is based on Barrett's original screenplay for the 1965 film Shenandoah.

Shenandoah
Original Cast Recording
MusicGary Geld
LyricsPeter Udell
BookPeter Udell
Philip Rose
James Lee Barrett
Basis1965 film Shenandoah
Productions1974 Goodspeed Opera House
1975 Broadway
1977 First National Tour
1989 Broadway revival
AwardsTony Award for Best Book in a Musical
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (John Cullum)

Synopsis Edit

Charlie Anderson, a widower, lives with his large family in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, during the American Civil War. Anderson does not wish to be involved with the war because he doesn't consider it "his" war, but he is forced to take action when his youngest son Robert is taken prisoner by Union soldiers. In the course of searching for Robert, Charlie, his daughter Jenny, and some of his sons rescue Sam (Jenny's newlywed Confederate soldier husband) from a Yankee POW train. After enduring the tragedy of losing his eldest son Jacob (to a sniper) and his second eldest son James and James' wife Anne (to deserters), Charlie and the rest of the family return home, defeated. In his despair, Charlie is reminded to return to church, where he, at long last, is reunited with Robert once more.

Original cast and characters Edit

Character Broadway (1975)[1] First National Tour (1977)[2] First Broadway Revival (1989)[3]
Charlie Anderson John Cullum John Raitt John Cullum
Ann Anderson Donna Theodore Jana Schneider Camilla Scott
Jenny Anderson Penelope Milford Suzy Brabeau Tracey Moore
James Anderson Joel Higgins Paul Myrvold Christopher Martin
Jacob Anderson Ted Agress Dean Russell Burke Lawrence
Sam Gordon Halliday Tom Cavanagh
Gabriel Chip Ford Cal Boney Roy McKay
Robert (The Boy) Joseph Shapiro Steve Grober Jason Zimbler
Henry Anderson Robert Rosen Martin Meredith Robin Blake
John Anderson David Russell Stephen McIntyre
Nathan Anderson Jordan Suffin Robert Quigley Nigel Hammer

Musical numbers Edit

Productions Edit

The play was first performed at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut, during 1974. It then moved to the Colonial Theater in Boston for a pre-Broadway run from November 25, 1974 - December 14, 1974. It then transferred to the Alvin Theatre on Broadway beginning on January 7, 1975. where it played for a total of 1,050 performances, ending August 7, 1977.

The production was directed by Philip Rose, with scenery by Chuck Murawski, lighting by Thomas R. Skelton, costumes by Pearl Somner and Winn Morton, choreography by Robert Tucker, dance arrangements by Russell Warner, musical direction by Lynn Crigler, and orchestrations by Don Walker. Michael P. Price was executive director of the Goodspeed Opera House.

The production was nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and won two: one for Best Actor in a Musical (John Cullum) and the other for Best Book of a Musical.

Shenandoah was revived at the Virginia Theatre on Broadway, again with Cullum in the main role, on August 8, 1989, and ended September 2, 1989. It returned to the Goodspeed Opera House during 1994, featuring Marc Kudisch.[4] A new production began on March 22, 2006 at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., featuring Scott Bakula. A positive critical response and strong sales resulted in the run being extended through May 21, although Bakula left the production April 30.[5]

Shenandoah was staged by The Serenbe Playhouse in Serenbe, Georgia in spring 2019.[6] It featured Taylor Hicks and Rachel Potter in the cast. It received positive reviews.[7]

References Edit

  1. ^ Playbill 1975 Bio Cast Listaccessed 07/09/2023
  2. ^ Playbill 1977 Bio Cast Listaccessed 07/09/2023
  3. ^ Playbill 1989 Bio Cast Listaccessed 07/09/2023
  4. ^ Klein, Alvin (August 21, 1994). "After 20 Years, Goodspeed Opera's 'Shenandoah' Back Again" The New York Times.
  5. ^ Jones, Kenneth (April 10, 2006). "D.C. Shenandoah Extends; Bakula Will Leave, Sutherland Joins the Fray" Playbill.com. 2008-12-03 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ https://www.serenbeplayhouse.com/shenandoah
  7. ^ "Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of SHENANDOAH at Serenbe Playhouse with Rachel Potter and Taylor Hicks".

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Productions 5 References 6 External linksSynopsis EditCharlie Anderson a widower lives with his large family in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia during the American Civil War Anderson does not wish to be involved with the war because he doesn t consider it his war but he is forced to take action when his youngest son Robert is taken prisoner by Union soldiers In the course of searching for Robert Charlie his daughter Jenny and some of his sons rescue Sam Jenny s newlywed Confederate soldier husband from a Yankee POW train After enduring the tragedy of losing his eldest son Jacob to a sniper and his second eldest son James and James wife Anne to deserters Charlie and the rest of the family return home defeated In his despair Charlie is reminded to return to church where he at long last is reunited with Robert once more Original cast and characters EditCharacter Broadway 1975 1 First National Tour 1977 2 First Broadway Revival 1989 3 Charlie Anderson John Cullum John Raitt John CullumAnn Anderson Donna Theodore Jana Schneider Camilla ScottJenny Anderson Penelope Milford Suzy Brabeau Tracey MooreJames Anderson Joel Higgins Paul Myrvold Christopher MartinJacob Anderson Ted Agress Dean Russell Burke LawrenceSam Gordon Halliday Tom CavanaghGabriel Chip Ford Cal Boney Roy McKayRobert The Boy Joseph Shapiro Steve Grober Jason ZimblerHenry Anderson Robert Rosen Martin Meredith Robin BlakeJohn Anderson David Russell Stephen McIntyreNathan Anderson Jordan Suffin Robert Quigley Nigel HammerMusical numbers EditAct IRaise the Flag of Dixie Prologue Ensemble I ve Heard it All Before Charlie Pass the Cross to Me Ensemble Why Am I Me The Boy and Gabriel Next to Lovin I Like Fightin Jacob James Nathan John and Henry Over the Hill Jenny The Pickers are Coming Charlie Next to Lovin I Like Fightin Reprise Jacob James Nathan John Henry and Jenny Meditation Charlie We Make a Beautiful Pair Anne and Jenny Violets and Silverbells Jenny Sam and Ensemble It s a Boy Charlie Jacob James Nathan John and Henry Act IIEntr acte Orchestra Freedom Anne and Gabriel Violets and Silverbells reprise James and Anne Papa s Gonna Make it Alright Charlie The Only Home I Know Corporal and Ensemble The Only Home I Know Reprise Corporal Papa s Gonna Make it Alright Reprise Jenny Meditation II Charlie Pass the Cross to Me Finale Ensemble Freedom curtain call EnsembleProductions EditThe play was first performed at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam Connecticut during 1974 It then moved to the Colonial Theater in Boston for a pre Broadway run from November 25 1974 December 14 1974 It then transferred to the Alvin Theatre on Broadway beginning on January 7 1975 where it played for a total of 1 050 performances ending August 7 1977 The production was directed by Philip Rose with scenery by Chuck Murawski lighting by Thomas R Skelton costumes by Pearl Somner and Winn Morton choreography by Robert Tucker dance arrangements by Russell Warner musical direction by Lynn Crigler and orchestrations by Don Walker Michael P Price was executive director of the Goodspeed Opera House The production was nominated for six Tony Awards including Best Musical and won two one for Best Actor in a Musical John Cullum and the other for Best Book of a Musical Shenandoah was revived at the Virginia Theatre on Broadway again with Cullum in the main role on August 8 1989 and ended September 2 1989 It returned to the Goodspeed Opera House during 1994 featuring Marc Kudisch 4 A new production began on March 22 2006 at Ford s Theatre in Washington D C featuring Scott Bakula A positive critical response and strong sales resulted in the run being extended through May 21 although Bakula left the production April 30 5 Shenandoah was staged by The Serenbe Playhouse in Serenbe Georgia in spring 2019 6 It featured Taylor Hicks and Rachel Potter in the cast It received positive reviews 7 References Edit Playbill 1975 Bio Cast Listaccessed 07 09 2023 Playbill 1977 Bio Cast Listaccessed 07 09 2023 Playbill 1989 Bio Cast Listaccessed 07 09 2023 Klein Alvin August 21 1994 After 20 Years Goodspeed Opera s Shenandoah Back Again The New York Times Jones Kenneth April 10 2006 D C Shenandoah Extends Bakula Will Leave Sutherland Joins the Fray Playbill com Archived 2008 12 03 at the Wayback Machine https www serenbeplayhouse com shenandoah Review Roundup What Did Critics Think of SHENANDOAH at Serenbe Playhouse with Rachel Potter and Taylor Hicks External links Edit Shenandoah at the Internet Broadway Database Shenandoah at Ford s Theatre Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shenandoah musical amp oldid 1164445570, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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