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Daddy Long Legs
Book by John CairdMusic & Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Based on the novel by Jean Webster
Daddy Long Legs
Book by John CairdMusic & Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Based on the novel by Jean Webster
Set in New England in the early 1900s, this new musical follows a courageous young orphan who dreams of a better life.
When an anonymous benefactor sends Jerusha Abbott to a prestigious college, she embarks on an enlightening journey. As revealed through her vivid letters, Jerusha overcomes her difficult past to discover the secret of happiness.
Running Time
Extremely clever
Cast
Kevin Earley*
Penny McNamee*
KEVIN EARLEY Broadway: Les Misérables, Thoroughly Modern Millie, A Tale of Two Cities. Awards: Drama Desk Nominee for the title role in Death Takes a Holiday at Roundabout Theatre, Joseph Jefferson Award, L.A. Drama Critic’s Circle Award, 4 Ovation Award Nominations. Concert Venues: Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, and Town, Disney, and Carnegie Halls. Original cast recordings: Death Takes A Holiday, Tale of Two Cities, and his own debut CD Earley Standards.
PENNY MCNAMEE Stage: Nessarose in Wicked (Original Australian Cast) for which she won Australia’s coveted Green Room Award, Jennifer Gabriel in The Witches of Eastwick (Mo Award Nom), Donna in Hurlyburly (Griffin Theater, Sydney). Television: Ruth in Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot, Hope in Spielberg’s The Pacific, Elementary (CBS), Blue Bloods (CBS), Political Animals (USA), All Saints (Aus), White Collar Blue (Aus), Satisfaction (Aus) and Headland (Aus). Film: Lead role of Melissa in Lionsgate’s cult hit See No Evil and the lead role of Carol in John Duigan’s Careless Love.
Band
Music Director/Keyboard | Corinne Aquilina
Drums | Tony Bruno
Violin | Anton Cutajar
Cello | Gonca Huff
Creative
Director | John Caird
Music Director | Corinne Aquilina
Music Supervision and Orchestrations | Brad Haak
Associate Director | Nell Balaban
Scenic & Costume Designer | David Farley
Original Lighting Designer | Paul Toben
Lighting Designer | Cory Pattak
Sound Designer | Ryan Kilcourse
Prop Supervisor | T. Theresa Scarano
Original Music Director/Additional Arrangements | Laura Bergquist
Production Stage Manager | Kelli Karen*
*Denotes member Actors’ Equity Association. The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.