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Joey Faye

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Actor 1909–1997 On stage 19381993

Joey Faye (born Joseph Antony Palladino, July 12, 1909 or 1910 or 1902 – April 26, 1997) was an American comedian and actor. Born in New York City, he gained fame as a comic in vaudeville and claimed that he created two of vaudeville's more renowned pieces of business, "Floogle Street" (a.k.a. "Susquehana Hat Company") and "Slowly I Turned". In addition to an active career in vaudeville and the legitimate theater, he appeared in many movies and TV shows.

On stage 15 productions, 55 years

1938 Sing Out the News Music Box Theatre · Original · directed by Ned McGurn 105 perf.
1942 Strip for Action National Theatre · Original · directed by Bretaigne Windust 110 perf.
1943 Boy Meets Girl Windsor Theatre · Revival · directed by Rodney Hale 15 perf.
1943 The Milky Way Windsor Theatre · Revival · directed by Rodney Hale 16 perf.
1944 Allah Be Praised! Adelphi Theatre · Original · directed by Robert H. Gordon 20 perf.
1946 The Duchess Misbehaves Adelphi Theatre · Original · directed by Martin Manulis 5 perf.
1946 Tidbits of 1946 Plymouth Theatre · Original 8 perf.
1947 High Button Shoes New Century Theatre · Original · directed by George Abbott 727 perf.
1951 Top Banana Winter Garden Theatre · Original · directed by Jack Donohue 350 perf.
1954 The Tender Trap Longacre Theatre · Original · directed by Michael Gordon 102 perf.
1962 Little Me Lunt-Fontanne Theatre · Original · directed by Cy Feuer & Bob Fosse 257 perf.
1965 Man of La Mancha ANTA Washington Square Theatre · Original · directed by Albert Marre 2,328 perf.
1971 70, Girls, 70 Broadhurst · Original 36 perf.
1983 The Ritz Xenon · Revival · directed by Michael Bavar 1 perf.
1993 Three Men on a Horse Lyceum Theatre · Revival · directed by John Tillinger 39 perf.

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Worked with more than once12 names

Jack Albertson 4 productions
Taylor Reed 2 productions
Stanley Phillips 2 productions
Phil Silvers 2 productions
Mary Jane Walsh 2 productions
Marshall Reid 2 productions
Marcia Gilford 2 productions
Lewis Charles 2 productions
Jack Diamond 2 productions
Gordon Nelson 2 productions
Gloria Smith 2 productions
Bert Jeter 2 productions

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In the literature8 passages

  • Act One: “The Man of the Year This Week” (Ensemble); “You’re So Beautiful That—” (Lindy Doherty); “Top Banana” (Phil Silvers, Jack Albertson, Lindy Doherty, Joey Faye, Herbie Faye); “Elevator Song” (Ensemble); “Hail to MacCracken’s” (Ensemble); “Only If You’re in Love” (Lindy Doherty, Judy Lynn); “My Home Is in My Shoes” (Bob Scheerer, En…ebooks/Dietz, Dan/Complete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals, The - Dan Dietz.txt
  • Following the New York run, the musical toured with Silvers, Jack Albertson, Joey Faye, and other members of the original cast (for part of the tour, Kaye Ballard succeeded Rose Marie). “Be My Guest” was reinstated for the tour. During the Los Angeles engagement, the production was filmed (in color and in 3-D) and was released by United A…ebooks/Dietz, Dan/Complete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals, The - Dan Dietz.txt
  • In the summer of 1964, Silvers, Joey Faye, and Herbie Faye briefly toured with the musical; “Be My Guest” was included in the production along with a new song “Girls of All Nations,” which replaced the “Top Banana Ballet.”ebooks/Dietz, Dan/Complete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals, The - Dan Dietz.txt
  • Cast : Joey Faye (Danny), Danny Dayton (Brooklyn), Hal Linden (Chuck), Bob Bernard (Mitch), Tom Ayers (Buzz), Merrill Hilton (Jeff), Kris Hersey (Ensign), Dana Elcar (Commander), Lou Browne (Pitchman), Jessica James (Sally), Jack Whiting (Jack), Yvonne Adair (Florida), Marion Moore (Joy), Mara McAfee (Hazel), Linda Harper (Flossy), Lorrai…ebooks/Dietz, Dan/Complete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals, The - Dan Dietz.txt
  • Cast: Phil Silvers, Nanette Fabray, Jack McCauley, Mark Dawson, Joey Faye, Lois Lee, Sondra Lee, Helen Gallagher, Nathaniel Frey, Johnny Stewart, Paul Godkinebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt
  • Cast: Sid Caesar, Virginia Martin, Nancy Andrews, Mort Marshall, Joey Faye, Swen Swenson, Peter Turgeon, Mickey Deems, Gretchen Cryerebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt

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