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Wildcat is a musical with a book by N. Richard Nash, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, and music by Cy Coleman. The original production opened on Broadway in 1960, starring a 49-year-old Lucille Ball in her only Broadway show.
Coming into town is Wildcat Jackson (Lucille Ball), a pretty red-haired woman whose good looks are somehow enhanced by her casual shirt and dungarees. She’s broke, but fired with imagination and a determination to strike oil.
Jul 22, 2021 · It turned out there was a good reason Lucille Ball never made it on Broadway when she moved to New York City in her teens: She couldn't sing or dance, two skills desperately needed if you're going to star in a Broadway musical (via The New York Times). Sadly, the show only ran for 171 performances and closed on June 3, 1961.
- Hope Campbell
Wildcat [An Original Cast Recording] by Lucille Ball released in 1960. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Listen to Wildcat (Original 1960 Broadway Cast) by Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh, Lucille Ball, Paula Stewart & Keith Andes on Apple Music. 1960. 15 Songs. Duration: 43 minutes.
Wildcat opened on Broadway in 1960, starring a 48-year-old Lucille Ball in her only Broadway show. N. Richard Nash had envisioned the main character of Wildy as a woman in her late twenties, and was forced to rewrite the role when Lucille Ball expressed interest not only in playing it but financing the project as well.
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Wildcat. Original Cast (1960) Back to Production. Recording Info. Recording Type: Commercial Origin: Studio ... Lucille Ball; Keith Andes; Edith King (ii)
