La Plume de Ma Tante
For the phrase, see La plume de ma tante (linguistics).
| La Plume de Ma Tante | |
|---|---|
 1960 playbill | |
| Music | Gerard Calvi |
| Lyrics |
Ross Parker Francis Blanche |
| Book | Robert Dhéry |
| Productions | 1958 Broadway |
La Plume de Ma Tante is a 1958 musical written, devised, and directed by Robert Dhery, with music by Gérard Calvi, and English lyrics written by Ross Parker. The play consisted of a number of short sketches in English, French, and pantomime, satirizing French society.[1]
It was nominated for the Best Musical, but lost to Redhead. It opened on Broadway at the Royale Theater on November 11, 1958 and closed on December 17, 1960 after a total of 835 performances.
Awards and nominations
Original Broadway production
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Tony Award | Best Musical | Nominated | |
| Best Direction of a Musical | Robert Dhéry | Nominated | ||
| Best Conductor and Musical Director | Gershon Kingsley | Nominated | ||
| Special Tony Award | Contribution to the Theatre | The Cast | Won | |
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