Barnum (1980)

Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Michael Stewart
Directed by Joe Layton
Cast: Jim Dale, Glenn Close, Catherine Carr, Leonard John Crofoot, Karen Gustafson, Steven Michael Harris, Edward T. Jacobs, Dirk Lumbard

In the middle of the 19th century, Phineas Taylor (P. ) Barnum introduces his circus acts as he stands in front of a tent, proclaiming ("There Is a Sucker Born Ev'ry Minute"). He loves spectacle and excitement, using hype and "humbug" to promote his exhibits. His wife Charity disagrees with his use of "humbug" but loves him and aims to keep him grounded.

Theater

St. James Theatre · Broadway

Closed

May 16, 1982