Swinging, sexy , smart, and funny! An ingenious spoof of 1940s Hollywood and whodunit films with side-by-side stories about the “real” world of a detective fiction writer and the “reel” world of his fictional gumshoe hero. One balances romance and rewrites while the other slinks through a more...
(Hollywood Cast)
René Auberjonois, known for his diverse roles across theater, film, and television, once graced the stage in the musical *City of Angels*, showcasing his remarkable talent in a production that remains a highlight of his illustrious career. more...
(Hollywood Cast)
Carolee Carmello, a three-time Tony Award nominee, once captivated audiences with her performance as Oolie in City of Angels. more...
(Hollywood Cast)
Gregg Edelman, a seasoned Broadway actor with a rich history of performances including his role in City of Angels, has also been nominated for four Tony Awards and has appeared in notable films such as Spiderman 2 and Crimes and Misdemeanors. more...
(Hollywood Cast)
James Hindman, known for his versatile stage presence in productions such as The Scarlet Pimpernel and 1776, also graced the cast of City of Angels, showcasing his talent in this celebrated musical noir. more...
(Movie Cast)
James Naughton won his first Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 1990 for his outstanding performance in City of Angels. more...
Awards and Nominations
1990 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Best Actor - Musical: Rene Auberjonois was nominated but did not win.
Best Actor - Musical: Rene Auberjonois was nominated but did not win.
Best Actor - Musical: Rene Auberjonois was nominated but did not win.
Best Actor - Musical: James Naughton was nominated but did not win.
Best Actress - Musical: Randy Graff was nominated but did not win.
Best Actress - Musical: Dee Hoty was nominated but did not win.
1990 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Rene Auberjonois was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: James Naughton won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Gregg Edelman was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Gregg Edelman was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Randy Graff won.
1989 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Musical: James Naughton won.
Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical: Rene Auberjonois was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical : Randy Graff won.
Production Team
Steve Atha Hair Designer
Michael Blakemore Director
Billy Byers Orchestrator
Peter Fitzgerald Sound Designer
Bernard Fox Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Paul Gallo Lighting Designer
Gordon Lowry Harrell Musical Director
Florence Klotz Costume Designer
Walter Painter Choreographer
Robin Wagner Scenic Designer
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