"High Spirits," an original musical comedy; book, music, and lyrics by
Hugh Martin and
Timothy Gray; based upon "Blithe Spirit" by
Noël Coward; musical direction and conducting by
Fred Werner (nominated for 1964 Tony Award for best conductor and musical director); vocal direction and arrangements by
Hugh Martin and
Timothy Gray; music orchestrated by
Harry Zimmerman; dance music by
Billy Goldenberg; with
Tammy Grimes (portraying Elvira);
Edward Woodward (portraying Charles Condomine);
Carol Arthur (portraying Edith); and many others, including
Christopher Walken (as Ronnie Walken) (portraying a member of the Ensemble); on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (389 total performances, including 14 previews beginning March 24, 1964).