Scott Bakula was nominated for the 1988 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Musical for "Romance/Romance".
The original Broadway production of "Romance/Romance" opened at the Helen Hayes Theater in New York on May 1, 1988, ran for 297 performances and was nominated for the 1988 Tony Awards for the Best Musical, Book and Score. Deborah Graham recreated her stage role in this filmed production.