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Original Off-Broadway cast and characters
| Character [12] | Off-Broadway Premiere (2020) The Duke on 42nd Street |
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| Princess | Lesli Margherita |
| Prince | Josh Lamon |
| Nerd Face | George Abud |
| Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes | Laura Schein |
| Skull | Lucas Steele |
| Pile of Poo | Ann Harada |
| Police Officer | Felicia Boswell |
| Construction Worker | Natalie Weiss |
| Smiling Face with Sunglasses | Jacob Dickey |
| Kissy Face | Heather Makalani |
| Man in Business Suit Levitating | Max Crumm |
| Guardsman | Dwelvan David |
| Woman Dancing | Tanisha Moore |
| Man Dancing | Jordan Fife Hunt |
Awards and honors
Original Off-Broadway production
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lucille Lortel Awards [13] | Outstanding Projection Design | Lisa Renkel and Possible | Nominated |
| Drama Desk Awards [14] | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | George Abud | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical | Vanessa Leuck | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Projection Design | Lisa Renkel and Possible Productions | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Wig and Hair Design | Bobbie Zlotnik | Nominated | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards [15] | Outstanding Costume Design | Vanessa Leuck | Won | |
| Outstanding Projection Design | Lisa Renkel and Possible Productions | Won | ||
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