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Ethel Ayler and Melvin Stewart as Zirata and Simple in Simply heavenly, 1957

Simply Heavenly is a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Langston Hughes and music by David Martin, based on Hughes' novel Simple Takes A Wife and other Simple stories.

It was first produced Off-Broadway at the 85th Street Playhouse for 44 performances from May 21, 1957, before transferring to the Playhouse Theatre on Broadway for 62 performances from August 20, 1957.[1] A London West End production played at the Adelphi Theatre, running for 16 performances from 20 May 1958.[2]

The musical was revived by the Young Vic in London in March to April 2003.[3][4] Its West End transfer at the Trafalgar Studios from October 2004 to May 2005 was nominated for an Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Simply Heavenly (Langston Hughes & David Martin) - The Guide to Musical Theatre". www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  2. ^ Wright, Adrian (2012). West End Broadway: The Golden Age of the American Musical in London. Boydell Press. p. 139. ISBN 978-1843837916.
  3. ^ Billington, Michael (2003-03-18). "Simply Heavenly, Young Vic, London". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  4. ^ Spencer, Charles (2003-03-18). "Simply irresistible". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  5. ^ Gardner, Lyn (2004-10-27). "Simply Heavenly, Trafalgar Studios, London". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
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