Based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop
Faust meets professional baseball in this Broadway classic! Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York more...
Timmy Everett, an accomplished actor and dancer who won Theatre World Awards in 1957 and 1958, was also known for his role in the 1962 film The Music Man and various television series, including Decoy and Ben Casey. more...
(Understudy)
Jack Scholle, who was discovered by Elia Kazan and went on to perform in seven Broadway plays, including his role as a young baseball fan and singer in the original production of Damn Yankees from 1955 to 1956. more...
Gwen Verdon, an acclaimed American dancer and actress, starred in the original 1956 production of Damn Yankees, a role that solidified her status as a Broadway legend and showcased her remarkable talents that would later be immortalized in the 1958 film adaptation. more...
Awards and Nominations
1956 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Ray Walston won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Russ Brown won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Stephen Douglass was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Rae Allen was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Gwen Verdon won.
Production Team
William and Jean Eckart Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
George Abbott Director
Bob Fosse Choreographer
Harry Green Sound Designer
Hal Hastings Musical Director
Don Walker Orchestrator
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