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The First

Broadway
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The First Playbill - Opening Night, Nov 1981
The First Playbill - Opening Night, Nov 1981


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People (76)
  • Steven Bland
    Steven Bland
    3rd Baseman
    (Original)
    Cuban Reporter
    (Original)
    Equipment Manager
    (Original)
    Fan
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
  • Bill Buell
    Bill Buell
    Brian Waterhouse
    (Original)
    Dodger Coach
    (Original)
    Frog
    (Original)
  • Stephen Crain
    Stephen Crain
    Brooklyn Trainer
    (Original)
    Eddie Stanky
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
    Pittsburgh Pirate
    (Original)
    Reds Fan
    (Original)
  • Kim Criswell
    Kim Criswell
    A Girl at the Bar
    (Original)
    Dodger Wife
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
    Hilda Chester
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
  • Paul Forrest
    Paul Forrest
    Philadelphia Reporter
    (Original)
    Sorrentino
    (Original)
    Trainer
    (Original)
    Umpire
    (Original)
  • Thomas Griffith
    Thomas Griffith
    Brooklyn Eagle Photographer
    (Original)
    Dodger Rookie
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
    Pittsburgh Pirate
    (Original)
  • Jack Hallett
    Jack Hallett
    Dodger Coach
    (Original)
    Huey
    (Original)
    Philadelphia Reporter
    (Original)
    Sheriff
    (Original)
  • Janet Hubert
    Janet Hubert
    Fan
    (Original)
    Opal
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
  • Margaret Lamée
    Margaret Lamée
    A Girl at the Bar
    (Original)
    Dodger Wife
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
  • Bob Morrisey
    Bob Morrisey
    Passenger
    (Original)
    Pee Wee Reese
    (Original)
    Soldier
    (Original)
  • Rodney Saulsberry
    Rodney Saulsberry
    Cuban Reporter
    (Original)
    Fan
    (Original)
    Jo-Jo
    (Original)
    Minister
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
  • Sam Stoneburner
    Sam Stoneburner
    Jimmy Powers
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
    Reds Fan
    (Original)
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  • Steven Bland
    Steven Bland
    3rd Baseman
    (Original)
    Cuban Reporter
    (Original)
    Equipment Manager
    (Original)
    Fan
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
  • Bill Buell
    Bill Buell
    Brian Waterhouse
    (Original)
    Dodger Coach
    (Original)
    Frog
    (Original)
  • Stephen Crain
    Stephen Crain
    Brooklyn Trainer
    (Original)
    Eddie Stanky
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
    Pittsburgh Pirate
    (Original)
    Reds Fan
    (Original)
  • Kim Criswell
    Kim Criswell
    A Girl at the Bar
    (Original)
    Dodger Wife
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
    Hilda Chester
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
  • Paul Forrest
    Paul Forrest
    Philadelphia Reporter
    (Original)
    Sorrentino
    (Original)
    Trainer
    (Original)
    Umpire
    (Original)
  • Thomas Griffith
    Thomas Griffith
    Brooklyn Eagle Photographer
    (Original)
    Dodger Rookie
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
    Pittsburgh Pirate
    (Original)
  • Jack Hallett
    Jack Hallett
    Dodger Coach
    (Original)
    Huey
    (Original)
    Philadelphia Reporter
    (Original)
    Sheriff
    (Original)
  • Janet Hubert
    Janet Hubert
    Fan
    (Original)
    Opal
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
  • Margaret Lamée
    Margaret Lamée
    A Girl at the Bar
    (Original)
    Dodger Wife
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
  • Bob Morrisey
    Bob Morrisey
    Passenger
    (Original)
    Pee Wee Reese
    (Original)
    Soldier
    (Original)
  • Rodney Saulsberry
    Rodney Saulsberry
    Cuban Reporter
    (Original)
    Fan
    (Original)
    Jo-Jo
    (Original)
    Minister
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
  • Sam Stoneburner
    Sam Stoneburner
    Jimmy Powers
    (Original)
    Passenger
    (Original)
    Reds Fan
    (Original)
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Pro Info

  • First Preview
    Oct 19 1981
  • Opening Date
    Nov 17 1981
  • Closing Date
    Dec 12 1981
  • Previews
    33
  • Performances
    37 as of Nov 24, 2024

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
1982 Outstanding Set Design Nominee
1982 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
Theatre World Awards
1982 Theatre World Award Winner
Tony Award
1982 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee
1982 Best Direction of a Musical Nominee
1982 Best Book of a Musical Nominee

Shows That Opened That Season: 1981–1982

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