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11/04/1967 'Illya Darling' opens on Broadway

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Illya Darling, Broadway, 30 April1967

Llya Darling is a musical with a book by Jules Dassin, music by Manos Hadjidakis, and lyrics by Joe Darion, based on Dassin's 1960 film Never on Sunday. After 22 previews, the Broadway production opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. Attendance was fueled by the star wattage provided by Melina Mercouri, who was nominated for a Tony Award.