Follow the story of Joe Taylor, Jr. from cradle to early manhood in this loving and wise exploration of America’s coming of age, as seen through the eyes of a young physician learning about the mysteries of life and death. Discover this little-known jewel of a show, long considered Rodgers and Hammerstein's most personal and groundbreaking work of musical theatre. This second installment of our Musical Theatre Initiative will once again be helmed by Tony Award-winning director John Doyle (Passion). Come and experience another musical masterpiece in a luminous staging by one of our greatest interpreters of the form.
1947 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
1978 | Off-Off-Broadway |
Equity Library Theatre Revival Off-Off-Broadway |
1994 | Off-Broadway |
Encores! Concert Off-Broadway |
2002 | New York |
Reading New York |
2004 | Arlington, VA (Regional) |
Signature Theatre Production Arlington, VA (Regional) |
2014 | Off-Broadway |
Classic Stage Company Production Off-Broadway |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Elizabeth A. Davis |
2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Mary-Mitchell Campbell |
2015 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical | Allegro |
2015 | The Lortels | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Jessica Tyler Wright |
2015 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical | Claybourne Elder |
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