Tovarich (musical)
Tovarich is a 1963 musical play in two acts with book by David Shaw; music by Lee Pockriss and lyrics by Anne Croswell; based on the comedy by Jacques Deval and Robert E. Sherwood.Productions
The musical opened in New York at The Broadway Theatre on 18 March 1963 then transferred to Majestic Theatre and the Winter Garden Theatre. It ran for a total 264 performances.
The production was directed by Peter Glenville and choreographed by Herbert Ross. The original cast included Vivien Leigh, Jean Pierre Aumont, George S. Irving, Louise Kirtland, Alexander Scourby and Louise Troy.
Vivien Leigh won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Leigh left the production on short notice because of illness; understudy Joan Copeland took over the role October 7, 1963 and she was replaced by Eva Gabor on October 21, 1963.Songs
; Act I
- "Nitchevo"
- "I Go to Bed"
- "You'll Make an Elegant Butler "¹
- "Stuck With Each Other"
- "Say You'll Stay"
- "You Love Me"
- "Introduction Tango"
- "That Face"
- "Wilkes-Barre, Pa."
- "No! No! No!"
- "A Small Cartel"
; Act II
- "It Used to Be"
- "Make a Friend"
- "The Only One"
- "Uh-Oh!"
- "Managed"
- "I Know the Feeling"
- "All for You"
- "Grande Polonaise"
¹ - music and lyrics by Joan Javits and Philip SpringerAwards and nominations
