Can-Can

1959 Theatre-in-the-Park Production

A Musical Comedy in Two Acts
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Abe Burrows

Opened August 25, 1959; Closed August 30, 1959
Ran for a limited engagement of 6 performances
Presented for New York City's Hudson Celebration [Jean Dalyrmple, director]
Produced by Barron Polan and Lenny-Debin, Inc.
Directed by Billy Matthews
Designed by Edward D. Stone
Lighting by Abe Feder
Stage Decor by Duane McKinney
Choreography by Peter Hamilton
Conducted by Rene Wiegert
Assistant Conductor: Jame Gregory

Cast

Genevieve (La Mome Pistache)
David Atkinson (Judge Aristide Forestier)
Gabriel Dell (Boris Adzinidzinadze)
Pat Turner (Claudine)
Erik Rhodes (Hilaire Jussac)

Marc Jordon (Bailiff), Keith Willis (Policeman), Tom Hester (Policeman), Harry Stockwell (Judge Paul Barriere), Bennett Hill (Court President / Monarchist), Joan Wile (Gabrielle), Marjorie Smith (Marie), Mirra Hinson (Celestine), Jerry Hogan (Hercule / Prosecutor), Dick O'Neill (Theophile), Emory Bass (Etienne), Luc Poret (Waiter / Tabac), Ralph Vucci (Cafe Waiter), Wes Snyder (Turnkey), Janine Poret (Model / Mimi), Miriam Lawrence (Cafe Customer), Wes Snyder (Cafe Customer), Joe Rocco (Doctor), Keith Willis (Second), Peggy Kinard (Rainbow)

Dancers: Anne Boutwell, Anna Faix, Barbara Hare, Tom Hester, Sally Lee, Joe Rocco, Noel Schwartz, Pippa Simpson, Michel Stuart, Barbara Watson, Arthur Whitfield, Keith Willis
Singers: Bennett Hill, Mirra Hinson, Jerry Hogan, Marc Jordan, Peggy Kinard, Miriam Lawrence, Marjorie Smith, Wes Snyder, Ralph Vucci, Joan Wile

Musical Numbers

    Act One

  • Overture - Orchestra
  • "Maidens Typical of France" - Company
  • "Never Give Anything Away" - La Mome Pistache
  • "C'est Magnifique" - Pistache and Judge Aristide Forestier
  • Quadrille [instrumental] - Orchestra
  • "Come Along With Me" - Hilaire Jussac and Boris Adzinidzinadze
  • "Live and Let Live"- Pistache
  • "I Am In Love" - Forestier
  • "If You Loved Me Truly" - Claudine and Forestier
  • "Montmart" - Company
  • "Allez-Vous-En" - Pistache

    • Act Two

  • "Never, Never Be an Artist" - Adzinidzinadze and Company
  • "It's All Right With Me" - Forestier
  • "Ev'ry Man is a Stupid Man" - Pistache
  • The Apaches [instrumental] - Orchestra
  • "I Love Paris" - Pistache and Company
  • "Can-Can" - Pistache and Women's Chorus


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