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Applause is a musical with a book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. The musical is based on the 1950 film All About Eve and the short story on which the movie is based, Mary Orr's "The Wisdom of Eve". The story centers on aging star Margo Channing, who innocently takes a fledgling actress under her wing, unaware that the ruthless Eve is plotting to steal her career and her man.
Original Release
03/15/1973
US Release
03/15/1973
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lauren Bacall | Margo Channing |
| Larry Hagman | Bill Sampson |
| Penny Fuller | Eve Harrington |
| Sarah Marshall | Karen Richards |
| Robert Mandan | Howard Benedict |
| Harvey Evans | Duane |
| Rod McLennan | Buzz Richards |
| Debbie Bowen | Debbie |
| Bob Sherman | Bert |
| David Knight | Peter |
Directors
Writers
Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Mary Orr
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lauren Bacall | Margo Channing |
| Larry Hagman | Bill Sampson |
| Penny Fuller | Eve Harrington |
| Sarah Marshall | Karen Richards |
| Robert Mandan | Howard Benedict |
| Harvey Evans | Duane |
| Rod McLennan | Buzz Richards |
| Debbie Bowen | Debbie |
| Bob Sherman | Bert |
| David Knight | Peter |
| James Berwick | Stan |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Alexander H. Cohen | Executive Producer |
| Norma Corney | Producer |
| Lawrence Kasha | Producer |
| Joseph Kipness | Producer |
| Marlene Laird | Producer |
| Richard M. Rosenbloom | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Program - Variety and Popular Music | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
