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A firsthand, behind-the-scenes account of the turmoil that pervaded the New York Yankee franchise in the late 1970s, this book discusses George Steinbrenner's purchase and continual rebuilding of the teamalongside a colorful cast of players and businessmen. Not merely a look at the time spent in Yankee Stadium, this chronicle also describes the team's public arguments, A firsthand, behind-the-scenes account of the turmoil that pervaded the New York Yankee franchise in the late 1970s, this book discusses George Steinbrenner's purchase and continual rebuilding of the team—alongside a colorful cast of players and businessmen. Not merely a look at the time spent in Yankee Stadium, this chronicle also describes the team's public arguments, practical jokes, drunken excess, self-aggrandizing publicity efforts, and the ups and downs that accompanied the Yankees and George Steinbrenner through the 1970s and beyond.
It’s a lot better than the other nicknames the Yankees are known by, especially from the competition including “The Evil Empire, The Bronx Zoo or the Damned Yankees.” 16. Rags – David Allan Rightetti. David Righetti is a left handed pitcher who formerly played for the New York Yankees. Damn Yankees ran in the 1955-1957 season for 1019 performances and both Gwen Verdon and Ray Walston continued their roles from Broadway. However the protagonist Joe Boyd/Joe Hardy part, the middle aged real estate salesman who is a fanatic baseball fan of the lowly Washington Senators, was played by Tab Hunter in the Joe Hardy persona.
DAMN YANKEES The Red Sox VersionBatter up! Just in time for baseball season comes the muscular musical comedy about a Red Sox super-fan who is transformed into a star slugger after he makes a deal with the devil — and his sexy associate, Lola. Goodspeed re-imagines a Broadway classic with a new Red Sox v. Yankees spin that swings for the fences, no matter which team you root for.
In the game of love and baseball, you gotta have 'Heart' — but watch out for 'Whatever Lola Wants.' Words and Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop Based on the novel by Douglass Wallop'The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant' Book Adaptation for the Red Sox Version by Joe DiPietro Scenic Design by Adrian W. Jones Costume Design by David C. Woolard Lighting Design by Brian Tovar Sound Design by Jay Hilton Music Direction by Michael O'Flaherty Choreographed by Kelli Barclay Directed by Daniel Goldstein. Audience CommentsMary Ellen D'Angelo said:On June 10, 2014I brought a group of 8 to the show and we all just loved ita spectacular production.scene staging was outstanding and talent superbDoreen Staskelunas said:On June 9, 2014Great show, even for this Yankees fan!
I enjoyed the updated twist to include the Yankees/Red Sox rivalry. Enjoyed the performances of all performers, and especially enjoyed the intermission interaction with the sisters. Well done!bernard Lytton said:On June 2, 2014One of the best show I have seen at Goodspeed. We enjoyed every minute of it and our visitors from England were entranced. Thank you all for a great performance.RONALD KLIMAS said:On May 27, 2014The production was great as usual.Tom Haller said:On May 27, 2014My wife and I loved the show and the updating to the Red Sox version was done seamlessly. Lola and the Manager were particularly terrific!Jane W.
Said:On May 27, 2014This was a wonderful production overall. The individual performances were great too. Very clever to use the Red Sox/Yankees connection. I loved Damn Yankees.Bruce F said:On May 25, 2014Excellent performance!
Perfectly cast; very well acted and outrageously funny! A must see!Serena said:On May 23, 2014This play was one of the funniest and exciting plays I have ever been to. Lola was amazing and so was Joe. My school loved the show so much. Great job.Ruth & Pete Connal said:On May 19, 2014We really really enjoyed your production of Damn Yankees.
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