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re: 1776: I ALMOST saw the full original cast! :)
Posted by: Gustave 07:28 pm EDT 07/04/20
In reply to: re: 1776 - AlanScott 05:29 pm EDT 07/04/20

Unexpectedly, a friend came in from out of town and wanted to see a Broadway show. We narrowed it down to 1776 and Billy, both in previews. We chose Billy -- which closed on opening night. The show had one outstanding feature -- an incredible set. I believe the show won a Tony for Scenic Design (Ming Cho Lee). Gustave
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re: 1776: I ALMOST saw the full original cast! :)
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Posted by: WaymanWong 04:50 pm EDT 07/05/20
In reply to: re: 1776: I ALMOST saw the full original cast! :) - Gustave 07:28 pm EDT 07/04/20

Shows that close in one night fascinate me, so I decided to look up ''Billy,'' which had a score by Ron Dante and Gene Allan. It was a 1969 musical suggested by Herman Melville's ''Billy Budd,'' so I assume Ming Cho Lee's set must've quite a ship. Lee did get a Tony nomination for his set, but he lost to Jo Mielziner's scenic design for ''Child's Play.'' Notably, ''Billy'' wasn't Lee's only one-night flop. Others included: ''The Moon Besieged,'' ''Here's Where I Belong,'' ''La Strada'' and ''Gandhi.'' However, Lee did win the 1983 Tony for his massive mountain set for ''K2,'' which even beat John Napier's gigantic junkyard for ''Cats.''
Link	2013 Tony for Lifetime Achievement: Ming Cho Lee - ''I have more flops than anyone can count''
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