What is the story of The Pajama Game?
What is the story of The Pajama Game?
The boss of an Iowa pajama factory hires superintendent Sid Sorokin (John Raitt) to help oppose the workers’ demand for a seven-and-a-half-cent raise. Sid’s handsome, affable presence stirs the jealousy of foreman Vernon Hines, who is dating bookkeeper Gladys Hotchkiss (Carol Haney), and attracts worker “Babe” Williams (Doris Day), a strong advocate for the pay increase. Despite liking Babe, Sid resists the workers’ sabotage attempt and must decide whether to fire activist Babe.The Pajama Game / Film synopsis
Who was the male lead in The Pajama Game?
Film, 1957 The film version was released by Warner Bros. in 1957 and featured the original stage cast except for Janis Paige, whose role is played by Doris Day, and Stanley Prager, whose role is played by Jack Straw.
How long is The Pajama Game?
1h 41mThe Pajama Game / Running time
What show had the shortest run on Broadway?
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| No. | Title | Prevs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A Broadway Musical | 14 |
| 1. | A Teaspoon Every Four Hours | 97 |
| 1. | Billy | 21 |
| 1. | Blood Red Roses | 20 |
When did The Pajama Game come out?
August 29, 1957 (USA)The Pajama Game / Release date
How many Broadway revivals did The Pajama Game have?
three New
There have been three New York revivals of the show. The first was in 1957 at the New York City Center. The Pajama Game was next revived in 1973 (directed by George Abbott), starring Hal Linden, Barbara McNair and Cab Calloway.
Which musical only ran for 9 performances?
Take the 1986 show Rags. It ran for 18 Previews and 4 Performances but was nominated for a Tony for Best Musical. The Lieutenant ran for 7 Previews and 9 Performances in 1975 and was also nominated for a Tony for Best Musical.
What is the longest running play in the world?
The Mousetrap
Plot aside, The Mousetrap is most famous for its longevity. And on this day 51 years ago, it became the world’s longest running play, a title it has never relinquished.
What happened to Adler and Ross from Pajama Game?
Adler and Ross were protégés of composer-lyricist Frank Loesser, who mentored them and even anonymously helped the team write some of The Pajama Game score. Sadly, Adler and Ross would only collaborate on one more score (the following season’s Damn Yankees ), before Ross’s premature death from lung disease.
Who wrote the music for The Pajama Game?
Adler and Ross provided the score for what would be their inaugural Broadway effort, and what a score it was. Many popular songs came out of The Pajama Game, including “Steam Heat”, “Hernando’s Hideaway”, and the oft-recorded “Hey There”.
What awards did The Pajama Game win in 1957?
The Pajama Game won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Featured Actress (Haney). In 1957, Warner Brothers released a film version of The Pajama Game that featured almost the entire Broadway cast, save Janis Paige who was replaced by the well-known Doris Day.
Is there a movie version of the Pajama Game?
In 1957, Warner Brothers released a film version of The Pajama Game that featured almost the entire Broadway cast, save Janis Paige who was replaced by the well-known Doris Day. Film Review – Does In the Heights Hit the Heights?
