THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT – THE SMELL OF THE CROWD
Book Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
January 22 – February 7, 2016
Directed by Jim Lockwood
Written in 1965 this is a parable disguised as a comic allegory about the class system in England. It depicts the conflict between Sir, a portentous individual who is always on the winning side, and Cocky, a meek partner and Sir’s foil, who always seems to be on the losing end of the “game” the two incessantly play. Who Can I Turn To, A Wonderful Day Like Today, The Joker, and Where Would You Be Without Me. Understandably nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score.
Cast:
- Cocky – Ted Eltzroth
- Sir – J. Gary Thompson
- Kid – Christy Carson
- Girl – Krissy McKim-Barker
- Negro – Naman Clark
- Bully – Matt Cardosi
- Urchins – Malcolm Casey, Kathleen Durig, Andrea Hansgen, Jamie
- Pavlofsky, Carrin Ragland, Stacey Ward
Director – Jim Lockwood
Assistant Director – Richard Brock
Music Director – Judy Mansky
Choreographer – Allison Eder
Accompanist – Dean Brown
Set Designer – Chris Newman
Costumer – Kathleen Carroll
Stage Manager – Melanie Brenner
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