Wind in the Willows (1985 musical) explained

Wind in the Willows
Music:	William P. Perry
Lyrics:	Roger McGough and William P. Perry
Basis:	The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Productions:	1985 Broadway

Wind in the Willows is a musical based on the novel of the same name, with music by William P. Perry, lyrics by Roger McGough and Perry, and a book by Jane Iredale.^[1]

The musical premiered in August 1983, at the Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C.^{[2] [3]}

The Broadway production opened at the Nederlander Theatre on December 19, 1985, and closed after only four performances.^[4] Directed by Tony Stevens and choreographed by Margery Beddow, the cast featured Nathan Lane as Toad, David Carroll as Rat, Vicki Lewis as Mole, and P. J. Benjamin as Chief Weasel.^[5]

Wind in the Willows was nominated for two Tony Awards: Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kuchwara . Michael . 'Wind in the Willows,' A New Musical, Opens on Broadway . AP News . June 12, 2023 . December 21, 1985.
2. Web site: Grove . Lloyd . 'Wind in the Willows': Theatrical Fluff . The Washington Post . June 14, 2023 . August 12, 1983.
3. Web site: Folger Theatre Group 1980s Productions . Folger.edu . June 14, 2023.
4. Web site: Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: December 19 . Playbill . June 12, 2023 . December 19, 2020.
5. News: Gussow . Mel . Stage: A Musical Tale, 'Wind in the Willows' . June 12, 2023 . The New York Times . December 21, 1985 . 15.
6. News: Bennetts . Leslie . Tony Nominations Are Announced . June 12, 2023 . The New York Times . May 6, 1986 . C17.