- Damn Yankees (1955). Musical comedy. Written by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, from Wallop's novel "The Year of the Yankees". Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop. From the novel "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant" by Douglass Wallop. Musical Director: Hal Hastings. Music orchestrated by Don Walker. Dance arrangements by Roger Adams. Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Bob Fosse. Directed by George Abbott. 46th Street Theater (moved to The Adelphi Theatre (6 May 1957- close): 5 May 1955 (1019 performances). Cast: Stephen Douglass (as "Joe Hardy"), Gwen Verdon (as "Lola "), Ray Walston (as "Applegate"), Rae Allen (as "Gloria Thorpe"), Richard Bishop (as "Welch"), Shannon Bolin (as "Meg Boyd"), Frank Bouley (as "Singer"), Russ Brown (as "Van Buren"), Fred Bryan, Betty Carr (as "Dancer"), Ronn Cummins, Cherry Davis (as "Teen-Ager/Singer"), Robert Evans (as "Dancer"), Timmy Everett (as "Dancer"), Patricia Ferrier (as "Dancer"), Nathaniel Frey (as "Smokey"), Jeanne Grant (as "Singer"), Marlyn Greer (as "Dancer"), Janet Hayes (as "Singer"), Del Horstmann (as "Lynch/Commissioner/Singer"), Elizabeth Howell (as "Doris"), Janie Janvier (as "Miss Weston/Singer"), William Joyce (as "Dancer"), Harvey Jung (as "Dancer"), Joan Keenan (as "Singer"), Marie Kolin (as "Dancer"), James Komack (as "Rocky") [credited as Jimmie Komack], Al Lanti (as "Henry/Dancer"), Albert Linville (as "Vernon/Postmaster/Singer"), Suzanne Lovell (as "Singer"), Ralph Lowe (as "Singer"), George Marcy (as "Guard/Dancer"), Julia Marlowe, Svetlana McLee, Eddie Phillips, Jackie Scholle, Robert Shafer (as "Joe Boyd"), Jean Stapleton (as "Sister"), Ralph Strane, Mark Ward. Produced by Frederick Brisson, Robert E. Griffith and Harold Prince. Produced in association with Albert B. Taylor. Note: Filmed as Damn Yankees (1958).
- Damn Yankees (1994). Musical comedy (revival). Written by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, from Wallop's novel "The Year of the Yankees". Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop. From the novel, "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant", by Douglass Wallop. Choreographed by Rob Marshall. Assistant Director: Will Roberson. Assistant Choreographer: Kathleen Marshall. Directed by Jack O'Brien. Marquis Theatre: 3 Mar 1994- 6 Aug 1995 (718 performances + 18 previews).
- (March 7, 2012 - April 1, 2012) He and George Abbott wrote the book for the musical, "Damn Yankees," at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey. Richard Adler and Jerry Ross composed lyrics and music. Denis Jones was choreographer. Mark S. Hoebee was director.
- (1955) Stage Play: Damn Yankees. Musical comedy. Written by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, from Wallop's novel "The Year of the Yankees." Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop. From the novel "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant" by Douglass Wallop. Musical Director: Hal Hastings. Music orchestrated by Don Walker. Dance arrangements by Roger Adams. Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Bob Fosse. Directed by George Abbott. 46th Street Theater (moved to The Adelphi Theatre (6 May 1957- close): 5 May 1955 (1019 performances). Cast: Stephen Douglass (as "Joe Hardy"), Gwen Verdon (as "Lola "), Ray Walston (as "Applegate"), Rae Allen (as "Gloria Thorpe"), Richard Bishop (as "Welch"), Shannon Bolin (as "Meg Boyd"), Frank Bouley (as "Singer"), Russ Brown (as "Van Buren"), Fred Bryan, Betty Carr (as "Dancer"), Ronn Cummins, Cherry Davis (as "Teen-Ager/Singer"), Robert Evans (as "Dancer"), Timmy Everett (as "Dancer"), Patricia Ferrier (as "Dancer"), Nathaniel Frey (as "Smokey"), Jeanne Grant (as "Singer"), Marlyn Greer (as "Dancer"), Janet Hayes (as "Singer"), Del Horstmann (as "Lynch/Commissioner/Singer"), Elizabeth Howell (as "Doris"), Janie Janvier (as "Miss Weston/Singer"), William Joyce (as "Dancer"), Harvey Jung (as "Dancer"), Joan Keenan (as "Singer"), Marie Kolin (as "Dancer"), James Komack (as "Rocky") [credited as Jimmie Komack], Al Lanti (as "Henry/Dancer"), Albert Linville (as "Vernon/Postmaster/Singer"), Suzanne Lovell (as "Singer"), Ralph Lowe (as "Singer"), George Marcy (as "Guard/Dancer"), Julia Marlowe, Svetlana McLee, Eddie Phillips, Jackie Scholle, Robert Shafer (as "Joe Boyd"), Jean Stapleton (as "Sister"), Ralph Strane, Mark Ward. Produced by Frederick Brisson, Robert E. Griffith and Harold Prince. Produced in association with Albert B. Taylor. Note: Filmed as Damn Yankees (1958).
- (July 1992) George Abbott and he wrote the book for the musical, "Damn Yankees," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Jamie Farr in the cast. Richard Adler and Jerry Ross were composer and lyricists.
- (December 9, 2005 to February 5, 2006) He and George Abbott wrote the book for the musical, "Damn Yankees," in The Arena Stage production at the Fichlander Theater in Washington D.C. Molly Smith was director. Richard Adler and Jerry Ross wrote the book and music.
- (August 10 to 22, 1992) George Abbott and he wrote the book for the musical, "Damn Yankees," at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Jamie Farr in the cast. Richard Adler and Jerry Ross were composer and lyricists. Robert Fitch was director.
- (Summer 1958) George Abbott and his musical, "Damn, Yankees," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren, Ohio with Sherry O'Neil and Bert Wheeler in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (Summer 1964) George Abbott and his musical, "Damn, Yankees!" was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren, Ohio with Bert Parks in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (July 1976) He wrote the book for the musical, "Damn, Yankees," in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio with Vincent Price (Mr. Applegate); Russ Thacker (Joe Hardy); Pia Zadora (Lola); Frank Echols (Van Buren); Paige Massman (Gloria Thorpe); Charles Caron (Welch); Nick Jolley (Rocky); Robin Stone (Smokey); Laura Waterbury (Doris); Carol Trigg (Sister); Lawrence Vincent (Joe Boyd) and Providence Hollander ( Meg Boyd) in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director. Leslie B. Cutler was director. Mario Melodia was choreographer. Richard Patton was musical director. Phillip Louis Rodzen was scenic designer. Carl Heastand was costume designer. Joseph Vispi was associate to Mr. Kenley. William Kirk was assistant to Mr. Kenley. Mike Verina was cover artist. George Abbott also wrote the book. Richard Adler and Jerry Ross were composers and lyricists.
- (1993 Summer) He and George Abbott wrote the book for the musical, "Damn Yankees," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Jack O'Brien was director, artistic director and also book reviser. Richard Adler and Jerry Ross wrote the lyrics and music. Craig Noel was company director.
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