Test your knowledge of the groundbreaking musical Hallelujah, Baby! and discover how well you know its fascinating history. Premiering on Broadway in 1967, this Tony Award-winning show chronicled the African American struggle for equality throughout the early 20th century. With Leslie Uggams in the lead role, the show made a lasting impact despite closing before taking home the prestigious Best Musical Tony. Dive in to explore lesser-known trivia, including the show's ties to Lena Horne and its revival efforts in 2004.
Musical Composition
- The musical's score was updated by Amanda Green, the daughter of lyricist Adolph Green, for its 2004 revival efforts.
- "Witches Brew", a song in the musical, reuses a tune from "Call Me Savage", a piece originally sung by Carol Burnett in the musical Fade Out – Fade In.
Production Facts
- Hallelujah, Baby! premiered on Broadway in 1967 and starred Leslie Uggams, helping to make her a prominent star.
- The musical won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1968, clinching this honor after it had already closed - a rare occurrence.
- Arthur Laurents, the book writer for Hallelujah, Baby!, originally wrote the musical with Lena Horne in mind as the lead.
- Hallelujah, Baby! provides a chronicle of the African American struggle for equality throughout the first half of the 20th century.
- In the 2004 restaging efforts by Arthur Laurents, the show was performed at both the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. and the George Street Playhouse in New Jersey.
