The Broadway Musical Home

A directory of Broadway musicals with the story, songs, merchandise, video clips, lyrics, tickets, rights & awards for almost 200 shows.

Playing at a Theatre Near You

About the Show

Story: Ben Rumson is a grizzled prospector whose daughter Jennifer finds gold near their camp. Word of the strike gets around and the town's population grows tremendously. Jennifer falls in love with Julio, a Mexican prospector, but goes East to school. When the gold strike is over, she returns to find her town a ghost town and her loved ones left with nothing but their hopes and dreams.

Cast and Creative Team

Composer: Fredrick Loewe
Lyricist and Librettist: Alan Jay Lerner

Broadway Premiere
Theatre: Shubert Theatre
Opening Night: Nov 12, 1951
Total Performances: 289
Original Cast: James Barton, Olga San Juan, Tony Bavaar, James Mitchell, Kay Medford, Gemze de Lappe, Marijane Maricle
Director: Daniel Mann
Choreographer: Agnes De Mille
Producer: Cheryl Crawford
Orchestrations: Ted Royal
Scenic Design: Oliver Smith
Costume Design: Motley
Lighting Design: Peggy Clark