The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

• Frank Porretta

Mr. Madden was replaced by Mr. Shuman during rehearsals. Mr. Shuman was replaced by Mr. Poretta during previews, but the understudy, Bill Copeland, seems to have played the role for a week or perhaps a bit more in between Mr. Shuman and Mr. Poretta.

Replacements Prior to Opening

Henry Madden January 28, 1970 - No date entered yet (Replaced during rehearsals. Played no performances.)

Mort Shuman February 20, 1970 - March 18, 1970 (3.7142857142857 weeks) (Replaced during previews)

Bill Copeland March 18, 1970 - March 28, 1970 (10 days) (Interim replacement during previews; dates may not be exactly right)

= Replacement for vacation, illness or other leave
= Alternate (if not listed as a separate role in opening night program)