Based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop. 46th Street Theatre - 5 May 1955 (1019 perfs)
London Coliseum - 28 March 1957
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A twist on the Faustian legend sees the fanatical baseball fan, Joe Boyd, agreeing to sell his soul to the devil to save his favorite team, the Senators. When the time comes for Joe to pay the price of his success he manages to outwit the devil in this sure-fire musical. Hit songs include "Whatever Lola Wants" and "Heart" with a live orchestra.