Beatlemania (musical)
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Beatlemania was a Broadway musical revue focused on the life and music of The Beatles. It ran from 1977 to 1979 for a total of 1006 performances. It won the 1978 Tony Award for "Best Lighting Design" by designer Jules Fisher.
[edit] History
The show began previews on May 26, 1977 at New York City's Winter Garden Theatre and ran until October 17, 1979 for a total of 1006 performances. After October 17 1979, the "Beatlemania Bus and Truck tour" began, running until 1983 and touring across the United States and worldwide.
During its run, the show moved to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and finally the Palace Theatre.
[edit] Members
The original cast included:
- Leslie Fradkin - lead guitar
- Mitch Weissman - bass guitar, piano
- Joe Pecorino - rhythm guitar
- Justin McNeill - drums
NOTE: This is the 1st bunk in a series 12 bunks of over 25 other cast members. This is what is known as "Bunk 1" and therefore, the Original Cast.
