Roundabout Broadway Highlights: THE PAJAMA GAME

One of the greatest joys of our job is seeing our audiences transformed by a theatre performance. At some point in Roundabout's 46-year history, you've likely experienced a play or musical that has inspired you. Roundabout has been fortunate to produce award-winning productions on Broadway for 20 years now. You may even recall our first Broadway production of Anna Christie at the Criterion Center in 1992.

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary on Broadway, we're highlighting 8 special productions from our Archives that helped us grow to our position today as one of the nation's most influential not-for-profits.

The Pajama Game

Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell
Book revisions for this production by Peter Ackerman

Directed and Choreographed by Kathleen Marshall

January 19, 2006 – June 17, 2006 (129 performances)

Performed at the American Airlines Theatre

Original Cast: Harry Connick, Jr., Michael McKean, Kelli O'Hara, Peter Benson, Bridget Berger, Stephen Berger, Kate Chapman, Paula Leggett Chase, Joyce Chittick, Jennifer Cody, David Eggers, Michael Halling, Megan Lawrence, Bianca Marroquin, Michael McCormick, Vince Pesce, Richard Poe, Devin Richards, Roz Ryan, Jeffrey Howard Schecter, Debra Walton

Kelli O'Hara and Harry Connick Jr. in 'The Pajama Game'; Photo Credit: Joan Marcus, 2006

Milestones
• Harry Connick, Jr.'s Broadway debut
• Kathleen Marshall's directorial debut at Roundabout, after which she accepted a position as Associate Artist
• Kelli O'Hara's second Roundabout show and first as a lead
• Winner of two Tony® Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical

Explore the The Pajama Game Production Archives

Kelli O'Hara, Harry Connick Jr., and the cast of 'The Pajama Game'; Photo Credit: Joan Marcus, 2006

The Pajama Game and many of the other historic productions have helped Roundabout grow into the nation's most influential not-for-profit theatre. Please consider making a gift today to help us create more inspiring productions for years to come.

Roundabout Theatre Company is a not-for-profit theatre dedicated to providing a nurturing artistic home for theatre artists at all stages of their careers where the widest possible audience can experience their work at affordable prices. Roundabout fulfills its mission each season through the revival of classic plays and musicals; development and production of new works by established playwrights and emerging writers; educational initiatives that enrich the lives of children and adults; and a subscription model and audience outreach programs that cultivate loyal audiences.

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