The Madwoman of Central Park West

The Madwoman of Central Park West
an original musical comedy
Original cast recording
Music
BookArthur Laurents
Phyllis Newman[1]
Productions1979 Broadway

The Madwoman of Central Park West is a semi-autobiographical one-woman musical with a book by Arthur Laurents and Phyllis Newman and songs by various composers and lyricists. It focuses on the difficulties faced by an older actress who tries to balance her career with her life as a wife and mother.

Among those whose songs are included in the production are Peter Allen, Leonard Bernstein, Jerry Bock, Martin Charnin, Betty Comden, Fred Ebb, Adolph Green, Sheldon Harnick, John Kander, Ed Kleban, Barry Manilow, Joe Raposo, Mary Rodgers, Carole Bayer Sager, and Stephen Sondheim.

  1. ^ Showbill (Original Program) 22 Steps Theatre, 1979