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Daddy Long Legs 2015

Run Time:
Two hours and 10 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: September 27, 2015

Daddy Long Legs - 2015 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Davenport Theatre- Mainstage
354 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036

From the Tony Award-winning director of Les Miserables comes the intimate new musical Daddy Long Legs. Based on the classic novel, this heartwarming Cinderella story about a witty and winsome young woman and her mysterious benefactor has charmed audiences of all ages from Los Angeles to London. Critics are calling it "an exquisite gem of a musical," and "one of the most enthralling, entertaining and moving love stories on the American musical theater stage." And now, for a limited time only, Daddy Long Legs has finally come home to New York.


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DADDY LONG LEGS to Play Final Performance Off-Broadway in June
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016


After 309 performances at the Davenport Theatre, the Drama Desk Award-Nominated new musical DADDY LONG LEGS will play its final Off-Broadway performance on Monday, June 6th. 

DADDY LONG LEGS Competition Winner Performs at Davenport Theatre Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - May 3, 2016


Ken Davenport and Michael Jackowitz, the producers of the new Off-Broadway musical DADDY LONG LEGS, have announced that the winner of the "Give A Girl Her Chance" contest will perform live tonight at the Davenport Theatre.  Una Morrison of Derry City, Ireland will take the stage for her Off-Broadway debut after tonight's 7pm performance of DADDY LONG LEGS. 

18-Year-Old Wins DADDY LONG LEGS 'Give A Girl Her Chance' Contest
by BWW News Desk - April 7, 2016


Ken Davenport and Michael Jackowitz, the producers of the new Off-Broadway musical Daddy Long Legs, are pleased to announce the winner of the 'Give A Girl Her Chance' contest, which will gift an Off-Broadway debut to one talented young woman.

VIDEO: DADDY LONG LEGS Celebrates 200th Off-Broadway Performance
by Michael Dale - March 24, 2016


Stars Megan McGinnis and Adam Halpin shared celebratory cake with Tuesday night's audience members.

DADDY LONG LEGS Extends Contest Deadline
by Tyler Peterson - March 23, 2016


Ken Davenport and Michael Jackowitz, the producers of the new Off-Broadway musical DADDY LONG LEGS, are pleased to announce the deadline extension of their "Give A Girl Her Chance" Contest, which will gift an Off-Broadway debut to one talented young woman. The contest submission due date will now be Monday, March 28th at 11:59pm, and the age limit for submissions has been removed.

DADDY LONG LEGS to Play 200th Performance Off-Broadway Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - March 22, 2016


DADDY LONG LEGS celebrates their 200th performance on Tuesday, March 22nd at the Davenport Theatre.

DADDY LONG LEGS Launches Competition for Young Female Performers
by Tyler Peterson - March 15, 2016


Ken Davenport and Michael Jackowitz, the producers of the new Off-Broadway musical DADDY LONG LEGS, have announced the "Give A Girl Her Chance" Contest, which will gift an Off-Broadway debut to one talented young woman.

DADDY LONG LEGS Releases 'The Secret of Happiness' Sheet Music for Free
by Tyler Peterson - February 18, 2016


The producers of the new Off-Broadway musical DADDY LONG LEGS, and Paul Gordon (Music & Lyrics) have released "The Secret of Happiness" sheet music from DADDY LONG LEGS for free. 

Screening of 1955 DADDY LONG LEGS Film to be Held at Davenport Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - January 8, 2016


Producers Ken Davenport and Michael Jackowitz announced today that DADDY LONG LEGS will host a screening of the 1955 film adaptation of Jean Webster's classic 1912 novel Daddy Long Legs on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 8:00 pm at the Davenport Theatre (354 West 45th Street). Additionally, every audience member attending the screening will receive an exclusive discount to see the live musical version of DADDY LONG LEGS, playing at the Davenport Theatre.

VIDEO: DADDY LONG LEGS' Six Year Journey To Off-Broadway and a World-Wide Broadcast
by Michael Dale - December 16, 2015


Paul Gordon and John Caird's chamber musical was performed in Japan, London and across America before arriving Off-Broadway.

FLASH FRIDAY: LOVE FROM JUDY, The First DADDY LONG LEGS Musical
by Michael Dale - December 11, 2015


Though it never made it to Broadway, LOVE FROM JUDY was a 1952 West End hit.

Off-Broadway's DADDY LONG LEGS Streams LIVE Online Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015


DADDY LONG LEGS will become the first ever Broadway or Off-Broadway performance to be broadcast online to the world for free tonight, December 10, 2015.

BWW Interview: Producer Ken Davenport Livestreams DADDY LONG LEGS Worldwide For Free
by Michael Dale - December 8, 2015


The innovative producer talks about his newest project to advance audience development.

MTI Acquires Rights to DADDY LONG LEGS
by Tyler Peterson - December 8, 2015


Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to Off-Broadway's DADDY LONG LEGS by Tony Award -nominated composer-lyricist Paul Gordon (JANE EYRE) and Tony-winning librettist-director John Caird (LES MISERABLES). The new two-actor musical is an adaptation of Jean Webster's 1912 novel, which also inspired the 1955 movie starring Fred Astaire.

ON RECORD: Megan McGinnis' Five Favorite Cast Albums- 'I Would Sing Along to Everything She Did!'
by On Record - December 1, 2015


Ever wonder which Broadway tunes have inspired your favorite performers? Check back every Tuesday for ON RECORD- to find out which cast recordings have made an impact on Broadway's brightest stars. In this week's edition, we hear from Robin de Jesus, who is currently starring as 'Boq' in Wicked- playing at the Gershwin Theatre. Read on to find out his top five picks!

Photo Flash: First Look at Adam Halpin in DADDY LONG LEGS!
by Nicole Rosky - November 30, 2015


Adam Halpin (Broadway's GLORY DAYS, RENT Natl. Tour) has just joined the cast of the new musical Daddy Long Legs, alongside his wife Megan McGinnis (Broadway's LES MISERABLES, SIDE SHOW, LITTLE WOMEN). Halpin, recently seen in another two-person musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Long Wharf Theatre, assumed the role on November 20th. The couple will appear together onstage through February 2016.

Adam Halpin Joins Wife Megan McGinnis in DADDY LONG LEGS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015


Starting tonight, November 20, Adam Halpin (Broadway's GLORY DAYS, RENT Natl. Tour) stars in the new musical Daddy Long Legs, alongside his wife Megan McGinnis (Broadway's LES MISERABLES, SIDE SHOW, LITTLE WOMEN). Halpin, recently seen in another two-person musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Long Wharf Theatre, will appear together with his wife through February 2016.

Off-Broadway's DADDY LONG LEGS Cast Album Out Digitally Today
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015


The cast album for the new Off-Broadway musical DADDY LONG LEGS, with music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon (Sense and Sensibility) and a book by Tony Award and Olivier Award winner John Caird (Les Miserables), is available today in the U.S. via digital release from Ghostlight Records.

Daddy Long Legs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Daddy Long Legs and what's the order?
Oldest Orphan
Who Is This Man?
Mr. Girl Hater
She Thinks I'm Old
Like Other Girls
Things I Didn't Know
What Does She Mean By Love?
I'm a Beast
When Shall We Meet?
The Color of Your Eyes
The Secret of Happiness
My Manhattan
I Couldn't Know Someone Less
The Man I'll Never Be
The Secret of Happiness (Reprise)
Graduation Day
Charity
I Have Torn You From My Heart
I'm A Beast (Reprise)
All This Time

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Daddy Long Legs - 2015 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Best New Musical Daddy Long Legs
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical John Caird
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Daddy Long Legs
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) John Caird
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) John Caird
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical Daddy Long Legs
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) Paul Gordon

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