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It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues
by Charles Bevel, Lita Gaithers, Randal Myler, Ron Taylor and Dan Wheetman
About the Musical
A musical revue celebrating the blues.
Story:
This sizzling revue of the blues and blues infused songs that changed the way the world hears the human heartbeat took New York by storm. Ravishing songs trace the evolution of the blues from Africa to Mississippi to Memphis to Chicago.
Librettist
Charles Bevel
Librettist
Lita Gaithers
Librettist
Randal Myler
Librettist
Ron Taylor
Librettist
Dan Wheetman
Broadway Premiere
- Theatre
- Vivian Beaumont Theatre, Ambassador Theatre
- Opening Night
- Apr 26, 1999
- Total Performances
- 284
- Original Cast
- "Mississippi" Charles Bevel, Gretha Boston, Carter Calvert, Debra Laws, Eloise Laws, Gregory Porter, Ron Taylor, Dan Wheetman
- Director
- Randal Myler
- Choreographer
- Donald McKayle
- Producer
- Eric Krebs, Jonathan Reinis, Lawrence Horowitz, Anita Waxman, Elizabeth Williams, CTM Productions, Anne Strickland Squadron
- Musical Director
- Jim Ehinger
- Scenic Design
- Robin Sanford Roberts
- Costume Design
- Enid Turnbull
- Lighting Design
- Don Darnutzer
- Sound Design
- Edward Cosla
1999 Tony Award Nominations
Best Musical
Best Book Of A Musical
Best Featured Actor In A Musical - Ron Taylor
Best Featured Actress In A Musical - Gretha Boston
1999 Drama Desk Award Nominations
Outstanding Featured Actor In A Musical - Ron Taylor
Outstanding Featured Actress In A Musical - Gretha Boston
Outstanding Featured Actress In A Musical - Eloise Laws
Outstanding Musical Revue
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