Lend Me a Tenor
Opened Mar 2, 1989 · Closed Apr 22, 1990 · Ran for 1 year, 1 month
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Historical Production
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Awards Scorecard
1988-89 seasonBox Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicFrequently Asked Questions
Is Lend Me a Tenor still running on Broadway?
No, Lend Me a Tenor has closed. It played at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre and closed on April 22, 1990.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueThe Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre offers excellent sightlines from most seats, though comfort is compromised by tight legroom, especially in the mezzanine. The theater's ambiance is enhanced by its historic architecture and unique murals, but restroom facilities are limited, leading to long lines during intermission.
Original Broadway Cast
- Philip BoscoSaundersWinner: Actor (Play)Maggie's father, GM of The Cleveland Grand Opera Company
- Jane ConnellJuliaChairman of the Opera Guild
- Tovah FeldshuhMariaNom: Featured Actress (Play)Tito's wife
- Victor GarberMaxNom: Actor (Play)assistant to Saunders
- Ron HolgateTito Merellia world-famous tenor, known to fans as Il Stupendo
- Jeff BrooksBellhopa bellhop
- David CryerRadio Announcer
- Caroline LagerfeltDianaa soprano
Notable Replacements
- Chris CallenMariaTito's wife
- Wendy MakkenaMaggieMax's girlfriend
- Patrick QuinnMaxassistant to Saunders
- Jane SummerhaysDianaa soprano
Creative Team
- Ken LudwigPlaywright
- Jerry ZaksDirector
Quick Facts
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 22, 1990
- Run Length
- 1 year, 1 month
- Theater
- Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
