Based on the play The Amen Corner by James Baldwin
Chuck Cooper, who won a Tony Award for his role in Cy Coleman's The Life and has an impressive repertoire spanning 15 Broadway shows, was a standout in Amen Corner. more...
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Helena-Joyce Wright, a Broadway veteran known for her multifaceted talents as an actress, singer, and dancer, was notably cast by renowned producer Philip Rose in the Broadway production of "Amen Corner: The Musical," a role that significantly contributed to her national and international acclaim. more...
Awards and Nominations
1984 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Rhetta Hughes was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Felix E. Cochren Costume Designer
Breelun Daniels Hair Designer
Karl Eigsti Scenic Designer
Peter Fitzgerald Sound Designer
Margaret Harris Musical Director
Dunn Pearson Orchestrator
Al Perryman Choreographer
Shirley Prendergast Lighting Designer
Philip Rose (i) Director
Garry Sherman Orchestrator
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