The Capeman (1998)

Music by Paul Simon
Lyrics by Paul Simon and Derek Walcott
Directed by Mark Morris
Cast: Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Ednita Nazario, Yassmin Alers, Stephen Lee Anderson, Milton Cardona, René M. Ceballos, Tony Chiroldes

The Capeman is a musical play with music by Paul Simon and book and lyrics by Simon and Derek Walcott based on the life of convicted murderer Salvador Agrón. The play opened at the Marquis Theatre in 1998 to poor reviews and ran for 68 performances. A blend of doo-wop, gospel, and Latin music, it received Tony Award nominations for Best Original Score, Best Orchestrations and Best Scenic Design.

Theater

Marquis Theatre · Broadway

Closed

March 28, 1998