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Cast and Creative Team

Composer and Lyricist: Roger Miller
Librettist: William Hauptman

Broadway Premiere
Theatre: Eugene O'Neill Theatre
Opening Night: Apr 25, 1985
Total Performances: 1,005
Original Cast: Daniel Jenkins, Ron Richardson, John Goodman, Bob Gunton, Rene Auberjonois, John Short, Patti Cohenour, William Youmans, Peggy Harmon and Andi Henig
Director: Des McAnuff
Choreographer: Janet Watson
Musical Director: Linda Twine
Orchestrations: Steven Margoshes and Danny Troob
Scenic Design: Heidi Landesman
Costume Design: Patricia McGourty
Lighting Design: Richard Riddell
Hair Design: Angela Gari

Broadway Revival
Theatre: American Airlines Theatre
Opening Night: Jul 24, 2003
Total Performances: 67
Original Cast: Michael Arden, Scott Barnhardt, Walter Charles, Christina Ellison Dunams, Gina Ferrall, Phyllis Frelich, Tyrone Giordano, Daniel H. Jenkins, Lyle Kanouse, Rod Keller, Troy Kotsur, Michael McElroy, Drew McVety, Ryan Schlect, Iosif Schneiderman, Gwen Stewart, Melissa Van Der Schyff and Alexandria Wailes
Director: Jeff Calhoun
Choreographer: Jeff Calhoun
Musical Director: Steven Landau
Scenic Design: Ray Klausen
Costume Design: David R. Zyla
Lighting Design: Michael Gilliam

Big River Merchandise

Original Broadway Cast Album

Sheetmusic

Awards and Nominations

1985 Tony Award Nominations
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Original Score
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Ron Richardson
Best Scenic Design
Best Lighting Design
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Daniel H. Jenkins
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - René Auberjonois
Best Costume Design

1985 Theatre World Award Nominations
Patti Cohenour

1985 Drama Desk Award Nominations
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Ron Richardson
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - René Auberjonois
Outstanding Orchestration
Outstanding Lyrics
Outstanding Music
Outstanding Lighting Design
Outstanding Set Design
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Daniel H. Jenkins
Outstanding Costume Design
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - John Short
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Bob Gunton
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - John Goodman
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Patti Cohenour

2004 Tony Award Nominations
Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre
Best Revival of a Musical
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Michael McElroy

2004 Drama Desk Award Nominations
Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Tyrone Giordano
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Michael McElroy
Outstanding Director of a Musical