About The Show
Based off of the novel by Richard Bissell, The Pajama Game tells the story of the workers of the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory and their fight for a 71/2 cent raise. Sparks fly when the leader of the union's grievance committee, Babe Williams, falls for the new superintendent, Sid Sorokin. Their love comes to a head when the workers strike, causing not only a rift in the company but a battle of the sexes. The Pajama Game is filled with upbeat songs, fun choreography, strong character roles and a story that will leave the audience on their feet.
Based off of the novel by Richard Bissell, The Pajama Game tells the story of the workers of the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory and their fight for a 71/2 cent raise. Sparks fly when the leader of the union's grievance committee, Babe Williams, falls for the new superintendent, Sid Sorokin. Their love comes to a head when the workers strike, causing not only a rift in the company but a battle of the sexes. The Pajama Game is filled with upbeat songs, fun choreography, strong character roles and a story that will leave the audience on their feet.
ORIGINAL BROADWAY PRODUCTION
- Opened May 13, 1954 and ran for for 1,063 performances.
- Preformed at St. James Theatre.
- Directed by George Abbot and Jerome Robbins with Choreography by Bob Fosse
- The Cast featured John Raitt, Janis Paige, Eddie Foy Jr., Carol Haney and Stanly Prager
- Started the career of Shirley MacLaine
- Won Tony's for Best Performance by Featured Actress in a Musical, Carol Haney; Best Choreography, Bob Fosse; and Best Musical
- Produced by: Frederick Brisson, Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince
- Musical Director: Hal Hastings
- Orchestrations: Don Walker
- Costume Design: Lemuel Ayer
1973 + 2006 REVIVALS
- The first revival opened on December 9, 1973, and closed on February 3, 1974, after just 65 performances.
- Directed by George Abbott ,with choreography by Zoya Leporska.
- The second revival opened on February 23, 2006 and closed on June 17, 2006, after 129 performances and 41 previews.
- Kathleen Marshall was choreographer and director.
- In 2006 three songs were added by Richard Adler, and the original book was revised by Peter Ackerman.
- The 2006 revival won Tony's for Best Choreography, Kathleen Marshall; and Best Revival of a Musical
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The Cast of the 2006 revival preforms, "There Once was a Man" and " Hernando's Hideaway" on the 2006 Tony's.
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