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Can-Can
Broadway
Comedy
Can-Can
Broadway
Comedy
Minskoff Theatre
1515 Broadway
SYNOPSIS:
The owner of a dance club in 1890s Paris must contend with a judge who wishes to close the club down for its lascivious dancing — but who can't help falling for the owner's charms.
Music:
Cole Porter
Book:
Abe Burrows
Lyrics:
Cole Porter
People (176)
Ron Husmann
Judge Aristide Forestier
(Original)
Zizi Jeanmaire
The Snake
(Original)
La Mome Pistache
(Original)
Avery Schreiber
Boris Adzinidzinadze
(Original)
Darrell Barnett
Ensemble
(Original)
Adam
(Original)
Tom Batten
Prosecutor
(Original)
Monarchist
(Original)
Court President
(Original)
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Abe Burrows
Book
Director
Cole Porter
Music
Lyrics
Roland Petit
Staging and Choreography for Entire Production
David Mitchell
Scenic Design
Franca Squarciapino
Costume Design
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Pro Info
First Preview
Apr
16
1981
Opening Date
Apr
30
1981
Closing Date
May
3
1981
Previews
16
Performances
5
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Awards
Tony Award
1981
Best Choreography
Roland Petit
Nominee
1981
Costume Design (Play or Musical)
Franca Squarciapino
Nominee
1981
Scenic Design (Play or Musical)
David Mitchell
Nominee
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