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The Gay Life

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The Gay Life Playbill - Nov 1961
The Gay Life Playbill - Nov 1961
The Gay Life Playbill - Dec 1961
The Gay Life Playbill - Dec 1961
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  • Hal Norman
    Hal Norman
    Singing Ensemble
    (Original)
    Waiter
    (Original)
  • Tony Russo
    Tony Russo
    Singing Ensemble
    (Original)
    Baron
    (Replacement)
  • Aura Vainio
    Aura Vainio
    Dancing Ensemble
    (Original)
    Grandmother
    (Original)
  • Ben Gillespie
    Ben Gillespie
    Dancing Ensemble
    (Replacement)
    Photographer
    (Replacement)
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  • Hal Norman
    Hal Norman
    Singing Ensemble
    (Original)
    Waiter
    (Original)
  • Aura Vainio
    Aura Vainio
    Dancing Ensemble
    (Original)
    Grandmother
    (Original)
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Pro Info

  • First Preview
    Nov 16 1961
  • Opening Date
    Nov 18 1961
  • Closing Date
    Feb 24 1962
  • Previews
    3
  • Performances
    113 as of Jun 16, 2025

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The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961
The Gay Life - November 1961

Awards

Tony Award
1962 Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Nominee
1962 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
1962 Costume Design (Play or Musical) Winner
1962 Conductor and Musical Director Nominee

Shows That Opened That Season: 1961–1962

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