Catalog
PROMISES, PROMISES
Lyrics by Hal David, Music by Burt Bacharach
Book by Neil Simon
Opened on Broadway 12/1/1968 at Shubert Theatre
Ran for 1281 performances
Synopsis
Based on the Film “The Apartment” by Billy Wilder and I.A. L. Diamond. Produced by David Merrick.
Original Cast Included Barbara Alston, Adrienne Angel, Rodd Barry, Carole Bishop, Geen Cooper, Bob Fitch
The Production garnered 8 Tony Nominations, including Best Actor Winner Jerry Orbach and Best Supporting Actress Marian Mercer. Director Robert Moore was also nominated.
Awards
Tony Award Nominee for Best Musical - 1969
Songs
A FACT CAN BE A BEAUTIFUL THING
A YOUNG PRETTY GIRL LIKE YOU
CHRISTMAS DAY
GRAPES OF ROTH
HALF AS BIG AS LIFE
I'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN
KNOWING WHEN TO LEAVE
OUR LITTLE SECRET
PROMISE HER ANYTHING
PROMISES, PROMISES
SHE LIKES BASKETBALL
TURKEY LURKEY TIME
UPSTAIRS
WANTING THINGS
WHAT AM I DOING HERE
WHERE CAN YOU TAKE A GIRL?
WHOEVER YOU ARE, I LOVE YOU
YOU'LL THINK OF SOMEONE