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The Black Crook

Opened 1866

474 performances

Musical, Origins

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The Black Crook is a work of musical theatre first produced in New York City with great success in 1866. Many theatre writers have cautiously identified The Black Crook as the first popular piece that conforms to the modern notion of a musical.

Music
Thomas Baker
Lyrics
Theodore Kennick
Book
Charles M. Barras
SpectacleGood Vs EvilTemptation

Productions3 on Broadway

1866
Niblo’s GardenBroadway Original, opened September 12, 1866, directed by William Wheatley
474 performances
1870
Niblos GardenBroadway Revival, opened December 12, 1870
122 performances
1871
Niblos GardenBroadway Revival, opened December 18, 1871
71 performances

Songs1 song

You Naughty, Naughty Men

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