Based on the film All About Eve and the original story by Mary Orr.
Lauren Bacall's illustrious career took a triumphant turn in 1970 when she dazzled Broadway audiences with her Tony Award-winning portrayal of Margo Channing in the musical "Applause," a role that underscored her remarkable talent and solidified her status as a stage and screen legend. more...
Len Cariou, renowned for his Tony-nominated role in the musical "Applause" (1970), has had a distinguished career on stage and screen, including his iconic portrayal of Sweeney Todd in Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (1979), which earned him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. more...
(Applause Books)
(Applause Books)
Bonnie Franklin made her Broadway debut in 1967 in the musical "Applause," where her performance as Bonnie, a young actress who becomes a star overnight, earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. more...
(Applause Books)
(Applause Books)
Awards and Nominations
1970 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Len Cariou was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Brandon Maggart was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Penny Fuller was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Bonnie Franklin was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Lauren Bacall won.
Production Team
Ray Aghayan Costume Designer
Ron Field Director
Choreographer
Philip J. Lang Orchestrator
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
Donald Pippin Musical Director
Robert Randolph Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
Joe Tubens Hair Designer
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