Tovarich (musical)

Tovarich is a 1963 stage musical in two acts with book by David Shaw; music by Lee Pockriss and lyrics by Anne Croswell; based on the comedy by Jacques Deval and Robert E. Sherwood.

Billboard reported that the production "having the distinction of being the first musical to open on Broadway without an original cast waxing contract, finally landed a deal when Capitol agreed to record the show last week [late May 1963].

"[1] The production was directed by Peter Glenville and choreographed by Herbert Ross.

Vivien Leigh won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

¹ - music and lyrics by Joan Javits and Philip Springer