Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical In Concert
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Jekyll & Hyde had its world premiere at the Alley Theatre in May 1990. The cast was led by Chuck Wagner as Henry Jekyll and Linda Eder as Lucy.
Jekyll & Hyde was produced by the Alley Theatre, 5th Avenue Musical Theatre and Theatre Under The Stars, and premiered in Houston in January through February 1995 and Seattle from February through March 1995. The musical then undertook a US National tour from August 1995 through April 1996.
The show opened on Broadway at the Plymouth Theatre on April 28, 1997 and closed on January 7, 2001 after 44 previews and 1,543 performances. The director was Robin Phillips with choreography by Joey Pizzi. The cast featured Robert Cuccioli as Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, Linda Eder as Lucy, and Christiane Noll as Emma Carew. Rob Evan played matinees as Dr. Henry Jekyll. Brad Oscar and Emily Skinner made their Broadway debuts in this musical.
Jekyll & Hyde is the longest-running show in the history of the Plymouth Theatre.
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1997 Tony Award
- Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - Book by Leslie Bricusse (Nominated)
- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical - Robert Cuccioli (Nominated)
- Tony Award for Best Costume Design - Ann Curtis (Nominated)
- Tony Award for Best Lighting Design - Beverly Emmons (Nominated)
Theatre World Award
- Linda Eder (WINNER)
Drama Desk Award
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical Robert Cuccioli (WINNER)
- Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actress in a Musical Linda Eder (Nominated)
- Drama Desk Award Outstanding Set Design of a Musical Scenic Design by Robin Phillips, James Noone; Properties and Set Dressing by Christina Poddubiuk (WINNER)
Outer Critics Circle Award
- Best Leading Actor - Robert Cuccioli (WINNER)
- Best Leading Actress - Linda Eder (Nominated)
- Best New Musical (Nominated)
- Best Choreography (Nominated)
- Best Director - Robin Phillips (Nominated)
- Best Lighting Design - Beverly Emmons (Nominated)
Friends of New York Theatre Award
- Best Leading Actress - Christiane Noll (WINNER)
Joseph Jefferson Award (Prestigious Chicago Theatre Awards)
- Best Leading Actor in a Touring Musical - Robert Cuccoli (WINNER)
- Best Featured Actress in a Touring Musical - Christiane Noll (Nominated