Baker Street: A Musical Adventure of Sherlock Holmes (musical 1965)
Baker Street: A Musical Adventure of Sherlock Holmes is an American musical play written by Jerome Coopersmith and directed by Harold Prince, previewed on 10 february, premiered on 16 february 1965, performed at The Broadway Theatre (New York) until 30 october 1965, then transferred to the Martin Beck Theatre for 11 more days, starring Fritz Weaver as Sherlock Holmes and Peter Sallis as Dr. Watson.
Loosely based on Arthur Conan Doyle's short story A Scandal in Bohemia, the show is set in and around London in 1897, the year in which England celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of the reign of Queen Victoria (an event marked by an elaborate royal procession depicted by Bil Baird's marionettes). In the musical Irene Adler becomes an associate of Sherlock Holmes rather than his opponent, thus allowing an element of romance between the two.
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Cast
- Sherlock Holmes : Fritz Weaver
- Dr. Watson : Peter Sallis
- Professor Moriarty : Martin Gabel
- Mrs. Hudson : Paddy Ewards
- Inspector Lestrade : Daniel Keyes
- Irene Adler : Inga Swenson
- Captain Gregg : Patrick Horgan
- Daisy : Virginia Vestoff
- Wiggins : Teddy Green
- Duckbellows : Bert Michaels
- Nipper : Sal Pernice
- Perkins : George Lee
- Macipper : Mark Jude Sheil
- Baxter : Martin Wolfson
- Murillo : Jay Norman
- Killer #1 : Avin Harum
- Killer #2 : Christopher Walken
- Killer #3 : Tommy Tune
- Tavern Singer : Gwenn Lewis
- Singers : Martin Ambrose, Jack Dabdoub, Gay Edmond, Judie Elkins, Maria Graziano, Horace Guittard, Vera Walton, Peter Johl, Mara Landi, Hal Norman
- Dancers : Diana Saunders, Sara Lee Barber, Lois Castle, John Grigas, Barbara Blair
Crew
- Director : Harold Prince
- Playwright : Jerome Coopersmith
- Music : Marian Grudeff, Raymond Jessel
- Lyrics : Marian Grudeff, Raymond Jessel
- Producer : Alexander H. Cohen
- Production Design : Oliver Smith
- Lightning : Jean Rosenthal
- Costumes : Motley
- Music Director : Harold Hastings
- Orchestrations : Don Walker
- Dance Arrangements : John Morris
- Orchestra Conductor : Arthur Wagner
- Production Stage Manager : Ruth Mitchell
- Special Makeup : Dick Smith
- Hair Styles : D. Rusty Bonaccorso
- Production Associates : Hildy Parks
- Associate Producer : Gabriel Katzka
- Marionettes : Bill Baird
- Choregraphy : Lee Becker Theodore
Songs
Act 1
- It's So Simple : Fritz Weaver (Holmes), Peter Sallis (Watson), Daniel Keyes (Lestrade) & Patrick Horgan (Captain Gregg)
- I'm in London Again : Inga Swenson (Irene)
- Leave it to Us, Guv : Teddy Green (Wiggins) & The Irregulars
- Letters : Inga Swenson (Irene)
- Cold, Clear World : Fritz Weaver (Holmes)
- Finding Words for Spring : Inga Swenson (Irene)
- What a Night This is Going to Be : Fritz Weaver (Holmes), Peter Sallis (Watson), Inga Swenson (Irene) & Virginia Vestoff (Daisy)
- I Shall Miss You, Holmes : Martin Gabel (Moriarty)
Act 2
- Roof Space : Teddy Green (Wiggins) & The Irregulars
- A Married Man : Peter Sallis (Watson)
- I'd Do it Again : Inga Swenson (Irene)
- Pursuit : Fritz Weaver (Holmes)
- Jewelry : Martin Wolfson (Baxter) & Moriarty's Gang
Performances
311 performances
- 10 february (1st preview of 6) : The Broadway Theatre (New York)
- 16 february - 30 october 1965 : The Broadway Theatre (New York)
- 3-14 november 1965 : Martin Beck Theatre (New York)
Awards
1965 Best Actress in a Musical
- Inga Swenson (nominee)
1965 Best Scenic Design
- Oliver Smith (winner)
1965 Best Costume Design
- Motley (nominee)
1965 Best Author (Musical)
- Jerome Coopersmith (nominee)
