Starmites is a musical with music and lyrics by Barry Keating and a book by Stuart Ross and Barry Keating. It was first presented in 1980 Off-Off-Broadway by the Ark Theatre Company. It opened off-Broadway in 1987 and on-Broadway on April 27, 1989, where it ran for 60 performances. It more...
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Janet Aldrich, who created the role of Maligna in the original Broadway production of "Starmites," has an illustrious career spanning multiple Broadway shows, including "Annie" and "Me And My Girl," and has garnered numerous awards for her performances both on and off Broadway. more...
Gabriel Barre, who was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in "Starmites," has had an illustrious career as both a director and actor, with notable works spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, and international stages. more...
Steven X. Ward, who previously graced the Broadway stage in "Starmites," has also showcased his talents on the first national tour of "Grease" and the tour of "Superstar." more...
Awards and Nominations
1989 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Gabriel Barre won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Sharon McNight was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Henry Aronson Musical Director
Michele Assaf Choreographer
Lowell Detweiler Scenic Designer
Susan Hirschfeld Costume Designer
Jason Kantrowitz Lighting Designer
John Kilgore Sound Designer
James McElwaine Orchestrator
John Quaglia Hair Designer
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