The Magic Show 1974
Opened: May 28, 1974Closing: December 31, 1978
The Magic Show - 1974 Broadway History , Info & More
James Earl Jones Theater (Broadway)
138 West 48th St. New York, NY
The Magic Show is a one-act musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Bob Randall. It starred magician Doug Henning. Produced by Edgar Lansbury, it opened in May 1974 at the Cort Theatre and ran for 1,920 performances, closing on December 31, 1978. Henning was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and director Grover Dale was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical.
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by Walter McBride - Apr 9, 2018
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The Magic Show History
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The Magic Show - 1974 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Grover Dale |
| 1975 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Douglas Henning |
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