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Marie Christine is a musical play written by Michael John LaChiusa. The original Broadway production was directed by Graciela Daniele and starred Audra McDonald (Marie Christine) and Anthony Crivello (Dante Keyes). Set in New Orleans of the 1890s, the story was loosely based on the Greek play, Medea, combined with voodoo rituals and practices. The character of Marie Christine was also based on the historical figure of Marie Laveau--specifically, her daughter who took the same name--and the myths surrounding them. The original production opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (Lincoln Center) in December of 1999 and received mixed reviews. Many critics complained of weaknesses in the book, while some audience members had difficulty with the score's complex musical structure. The production was nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical (LaChiusa), Best Score (LaChiusa), and Best Leading Actress in a Musical (McDonald).
- Act I
- The Map of Your Heart - Paris, Jean & Marie Christine
- Before the Morning - Women
- Mamzell - Marie/Company
- Ton Grandpere est le soleil - Marie Christine's Mother
- Beautiful - Marie Christine
- Way Back to Paradise - Marie Christine & Lisette
- Storm - Dante
- To Find a Lover - Marie Christine & Company
- Nothing Beats Chicago/Ocean Is Different/Danced With a Girl - Dante
- Tou Mi Mi - Lisette
- Miracles and Mysteries - Marie Christine's Mother & Prisoners
- I Don't Hear the Ocean - Dante & Marie Christine
- Bird Inside the House - Maids & Valets
- All Eyes Look Upon You - Jean
- A Month Ago - Maids
- Danced With a Girl (Reprise) - Dante
- We're Gonna Go to Chicago - Dante & Marie Christine
- Dansez Calinda - Lisette
- I Will Give - Marie Christine & Prisoners
- Finale of Act I - Paris & Company
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- Act II
- Opening/I Will Love You - Prisoners, Dante, Marie Christine
- Cincinnati - Magdalena & Daughters
- You're Looking at the Man - Leary, McMahon, Dante & Company
- The Scorpion - Dante & Marie Christine
- Lover Bring Me Summer - Olivia & Grace Parker
- Old Dante - Old Dante
- Tell Me - Marie Christine
- Paradise Is Burning Down - Magdalena
- Prison in a Prison - Marie Christine & Prisoners, Helena & Dante
- Better & Best - Leary & McMahon
- Good Looking Woman - Gates, Leary & McMahon
- No Turning Back - Paris, Mother, Jean & Lisette
- Beautiful (Reprise) - Marie Christine
- A Lovely Wedding - Magdalena
- I Will Love You (Reprise) - Marie Christine
- Your Name - Dante
- Finale of Act II
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