Ben Franklin travels to France to persuade its king to recognize America as a country. While there, he courts a countess.
Original Cast
Spanish Aide-de-Camp
Vergennes
Louis XVI
Turgot
Pedro Count de Aranda
Spanish Ambassador's Daughter
Benjamin Franklin Bache (u/s)
Little Boy
The Little Boy
Benjamin Franklin
Captain Wickes
Captain Wickes (u/s)
David Lord Stormont (u/s)
Louis XVI (u/s)
Pedro Count de Aranda (u/s)
Yvonne
Pierre Caron de Beaumarchais
Temple Franklin
Spanish Soldier
(Applause Books)
Madame La Comtesse Diane de Vobrillac (u/s)
Benjamin Franklin
Robert Preston, renowned for his Tony Award-winning performance as Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man, also graced the stage in Ben Franklin in Paris, showcasing his versatile talent in both musical and dramatic roles. more...
Pierre Caron de Beaumarchais (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Madame La Comtesse Diane de Vobrillac
Madame La Comtesse Diane de Vobrillac
Benjamin Franklin Bache
French Soldier
Jacques Finque
Susan Watson, renowned for her Broadway performances, graced the stage in "Ben Franklin in Paris," adding to her impressive theatrical repertoire that began with her debut in "The Music Man" in 1959. more...
David Lord Stormont
Production Team
Motley Costume Designer
Jack Brown Lighting Designer
Michael Kidd Choreographer
Director
Philip J. Lang Orchestrator
Donald Pippin Musical Director
Oliver Smith Scenic Designer
Noel Willman Director
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