Wind in the Willows is a musical based on the novel of the same name, with music by William P. Perry, lyrics by Roger McGough and Perry, and a book by Jane Iredale.[1]
| Wind in the Willows | |
|---|---|
| Music | William P. Perry |
| Lyrics | Roger McGough and William P. Perry |
| Book | Jane Iredale |
| Basis | The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame |
| Productions | 1985 Broadway |
The musical premiered in August 1983, at the Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C.[2][3]
The Broadway production opened at the Nederlander Theatre on December 19, 1985, and closed after only four performances.[4] Directed by Tony Stevens and choreographed by Margery Beddow, the cast featured Nathan Lane as Toad, David Carroll as Rat, Vicki Lewis as Mole, and P. J. Benjamin as Chief Weasel.[5]
Wind in the Willows was nominated for two Tony Awards: Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score.[6]
References edit
- ^ Kuchwara, Michael (December 21, 1985). "'Wind in the Willows,' A New Musical, Opens on Broadway". AP News. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Grove, Lloyd (August 12, 1983). "'Wind in the Willows': Theatrical Fluff". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Folger Theatre Group | 1980s Productions". Folger.edu. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: December 19". Playbill. December 19, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Gussow, Mel (December 21, 1985). "Stage: A Musical Tale, 'Wind in the Willows'". The New York Times. p. 15. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Bennetts, Leslie (May 6, 1986). "Tony Nominations Are Announced". The New York Times. p. C17. Retrieved June 12, 2023.