The 1974 musical Mack & Mabel tells the story of silent film director Mack Sennett and his conflicted romance with his top female star, Mabel Normand. The original Broadway production ran only 66 performances despite having Robert Preston and in the title roles.
Michael Stewart wrote the musical鈥檚 book. Jerry Herman鈥檚 score is beloved among theatre fans, with such songs as 鈥淚 Won't Send Roses,鈥� 鈥淭ime Heals Everything,鈥� 鈥淏ig Time,鈥� 鈥淭ap Your Troubles Away,鈥� 鈥淗undreds of Girls鈥� and 鈥淲hen Mabel Comes in the Room.鈥�
The show opened at the Majestic Theatre October 6, 1974.
Take a look at the 半岛体育 and several production photos from our archives below: