Candide (2005)
Overview
Leonard Bernstein's brilliant comic operetta comes to dazzling new life under the guidance of director Lonny Price (A Class Act). Based on the classic Voltaire tale of an innocent young man's journey through a life filled with colorful characters and unexpected life lessons, this tune-filled frolic features Tony Award-winners Patti LuPone and Kristin Chenoweth heading a dazzling cast with Paul Groves, Stanford Olsen, Sir Thomas Allen and the Westminster Symphonic Choir. The impeccable score (with lyrics by luminaries including Lillian Hellman, Dorothy Parker, Stephen Sondheim, Richard Wilbur and John La Touche) includes a host of delightful songs such as "Life Is Happiness Indeed," "It Must Be So," "You Were Dead, You Know" and "Make Our Garden Grow." Now enjoy this all-new production of a musical comedy favorite with Broadway's top stars!
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Additional Info
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.3 |
Directed By
Lonny Price
Crew
John La Touche
Dorothy Parker
Richard Wilbur
Stephen Sondheim
Lillian Hellman
Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein
Ellen Krass
Iris Merlis
Jay Good
Morton Swinsky
Lonny Price
TOP CAST
Thomas Allen
Dr. Pangloss
Paul Groves
Candide
Kristin Chenoweth
Cunegonde
Patti LuPone
The Old Lady
Jeff Blumenkrantz
Maximillian
Janine LaManna
Paquette
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