Jones, for whom Sondheim wrote "Being Alive," famously left the show within weeks of its opening. He was going through difficulties in his personal life during the show's tryouts, and wanted to leave the show. Hal Prince agreed to let him out of his contract if he would just stay until the opening night, April 26, 1970, and give a great performance to launch the show. Jones wound up playing the role for only a month, though he recorded the original cast album.
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Company Opened April 11, 1993 |
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Into the Light Opened October 22, 1986 |
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Company Opened April 26, 1970 |
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Under the Yum-Yum Tree Opened November 16, 1960 |
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There Was a Little Girl Opened February 29, 1960 |
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