Whoop-Up
- Dates
- Dec 22, 1958 – Feb 7, 1959
- Performances
- 56
About
Whoop-Up is a musical with music by Moose Charlap, lyrics by Norman Gimbel, and book by Cy Feuer and Ernest Martin, based on Stay Away, Joe by Dan Cushman. It was directed by Cy Feuer, with sets and lighting by Jo Mielziner and choreography by Onna White. Produced by Feuer and Martin, the Broadway production opened on December 22, 1958 at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 56 performances. Cast included Sylvia Syms, Paul Ford, Susan Johnson, Ralph Young and Romo Vincent. Julienne Marie was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance. The plot is described thus: "Welcome to Glenda's Place - a saloon half-on, half-off a Montana Indian reservation. Glenda's one tough gal, until her native American boyfriend returns after two years on the rodeo ci...