Production Staff
Lorenz Hart
Lyricist
Lyricist
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John O'Hara
Bookwriter
Source Material
(Based on stories)
(Based on stories)
Bookwriter
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Richard Rodgers
Composer
Composer
David Alexander
Director
Robert Alton (i)
Production Supervisor
Choreographer
Peggy Clark
Lighting Designer
Leonard Key
Producer
Cyril Ornadel
Musical Director
Oliver Smith
Scenic Designer
Oliver Smith was a Tony Award-winning scenic designer who left an indelible mark on Broadway. Born in Waupun, Wisconsin in 1918, Smith attended the University of Wisconsin before moving to New York City in the early 1940s. He began his career as a dancer and actor, performing in several Broadway shows before transitioning to set design.
Smith's first Broadway credit as a scenic designer was for the 1948 production of "High Button Shoes." He quickly became known for his innovative and visually stunning designs, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the theater world. He worked on over 50 Broadway ... read more
Hans Spialek
Orchestrator
Jule Styne
Producer
With the scores of such Broadway classics as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Peter Pan, Bells Are Ringing, Gypsy, and Funny Girl to his credit, composer Jule Styne ranks as one of the undisputed architects of the American musical theater.
Born in London's East End on December 31, 1905, Styne's family moved to the United States in 1912. Young Julius showed such a talent for the piano that he had performed with the Chicago, St. Louis, and Detroit Symphonies by age 10.
He developed his feel for popular music working with the jazz bands of 1920s Chicago, and as vocal coach to such ... read more
Don Walker
Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Miles White
Costume Designer
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