Damn Yankees opened on Broadway on May 5, 1955 and played for a total of 1,019 performances. Directed by George Abbott and choreographed by Bob Fosse, the show featured Gwen Verdon, who won a Tony for her portrayal of Lola in 1956, and Ray Walston as Applegate, best known for his television work in My Favorite Martian and as the teacher Mr. Hand in the film, Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
The musical, based on Douglass Wallop's novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant, tells the story of one man’s deal with the devil to ensure that his favorite baseball team, the Washington Senators, wins
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