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Li'l Abner 1956

Opened: November 15, 1956

Li'l Abner - 1956 Broadway History , Info & More

National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20004

Based on cartoon characters by Al Capp.


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Photo Coverage: NY Pops Celebrate Johnny Mercer - In Rehearsal
by Linda Lenzi - Nov 21, 2009


Legendary composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer's tremendous musical accomplishments were celebrated by the New York Pops, along with some very special guests, in a concert on November 20 at Carnegie Hall. Joining the New York Pops were Tony Award nominee Ann Hampton Callaway, James T. Lane, N'Kenge, and the Camp Broadway Kids.

Photo Coverage: New York Pops Celebrate Johnny Mercer
by Linda Lenzi - Nov 21, 2009


Legendary composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer's tremendous musical accomplishments were celebrated by the New York Pops, along with some very special guests, in a concert on November 20 at Carnegie Hall. Joining the New York Pops were Tony Award nominee Anne Hampton Callaway, James T. Lane, N'Kenge, and the Camp Broadway Kids.

BWW INTERVIEWS: Ann Hampton Callaway Talks 100 Years of Johnny Mercer
by Jena Tesse Fox - Nov 20, 2009


Tonight, November 20, The New York Pops celebrates the centenary of the birth of lyricist and composer Johnny Mercer with a special concert at Carnegie Hall. Joining Music Director Steven Reineke and the orchestra are multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway, star of the Broadway musical Swing!; Broadway performer James T. Lane; and actress and opera singer N'Kenge. Together with the Camp Broadway Kids, they will perform treasured compositions from the vast Johnny Mercer songbook; highlights include 'Dream,' 'Come Rain or Come Shine,' and 'Moon River.'

A Centennial Celebration Of Johnny Mercer Launches Northwestern's Theater Fest
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 19, 2009


To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Johnny Mercer, master of the American song, 'A Centennial Celebration of Johnny Mercer' (June 24 to 27) will launch the 2009 Summer Music Theatre Festival at the Theatre and Interpretation Center at Northwestern University.

Li'l Abner History

Other Productions of Li'l Abner

1956   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1998   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2006   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
2008   Los Angeles Reprise! Broadway Best Concert
Los Angeles

Li'l Abner - 1956 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1957 Tony Awards Best Choreography Michael Kidd
1957 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Alvin Colt
1957 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Edith Adams

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