Based on the film The Apartment by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond
Promises, Promises is a musical based on the 1960 film The Apartment. The music is by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David, and book by Neil Simon. Musical numbers for the original Broadway production were choreographed more...
Adrienne Angel, who completed her musical education at Juilliard and began her Broadway career in the ensemble of *Bells are Ringing*, also played the role of Julie in the 1979 tour of *Show Boat*. more...
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Donna McKechnie, renowned for her Tony Award-winning performance as Cassie in *A Chorus Line*, brought her exceptional talent to the stage in *Promises, Promises*. more...
Julane Stites, known for her roles in "Meet the Raisins!" and "Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II," graced the Broadway stage in past productions of "Promises, Promises" and "The Happy Time." more...
Awards and Nominations
1969 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jerry Orbach won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: A. Larry Haines was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Edward Winter was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Marian Mercer won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jill O'Hara was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Jonathan Tunick Orchestrator
Martin Aronstein Lighting Designer
Michael Bennett Choreographer
Donald Brooks Costume Designer
Admins, Ltd. Sound Designer
Robert Moore Director
Joe Tubens Hair Designer
Robin Wagner Scenic Designer
Harold Wheeler Musical Director
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