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Truckload

Opened 1975

12 performances

Musical, Revolution

Bernadette Peters, who was in the 1975 production. Boss Tweed from New York City

A ragtag group of aspiring performers hitches a ride on a truck heading to New York City, each carrying dreams of making it in show business. Along the journey, they share their stories, hopes, and songs, forming unlikely bonds before facing the harsh realities of the big city.

Music: Louis St. Louis
Lyrics: Wes Harris
Book: Hugh Wheeler

Productions1 on Broadway

1975

OriginalBroadway Original, directed by Jerry Adler

12 performances

Her response to the musical bilge, uttered in tones of earnest, philosophical detachment, was, “I think the young people will like it.”

More Opening Nights On Broadway A Critical Quotebook of Compiled By Steven Suski, p. 752

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