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APPLAUSE
Lyrics by Lee Adams, Music by Charles Strouse
Book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Opened on Broadway March 30, 1970 at Palace Theatre
Ran for 896 performances
Synopsis
Based on the Movie Screenplay “All About Eve” by Mary Orr.
Original Cast included Lauren Bacall, Len Cariou, Robert Mandan, Ann Williams, Brandon Maggart, Lee Roy Reams, Bonnie Franklin and Penny Fuller.
Awards
Tony Award for Best Musical - 1970
Songs
BACKSTAGE BABBLE
THINK HOW IT'S GONNA BE
BUT ALIVE
THE BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE
WHO'S THAT GIRL?
APPLAUSE
FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS
WELCOME TO THE THEATRE
GOOD FRIENDS
SHE'S NO LONGER A GYPSY
HURRY BACK
ONE OF A KIND
ONE HALLOWE'EN
SOMETHING GREATER