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, 1976 at New York City's Winter Garden Theatre and ran until October 17, 1983 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. A lawsuit by the Beatles company "Apple Corps LTD" was officially what ended the show (after a lawsuit regarding back payment for copyright infringment).
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.
