Barnum (musical)

Barnum is a theatre musical with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart and book by Mark Bramble. It is based on the life of showman Phineas Taylor Barnum.

Broadway production

The show opened at the St. James Theatre on April 30, 1980 and ran for 854 performances. It was directed by Joe Layton.

Related Topics:
St. James Theatre - April 30 - 1980 - Joe Layton

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Cast:

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• Jim Dale as Phineas Taylor Barnum
• Glenn Close as Chairy Barnum
• Marianne Tatum as Jenny Lind