Mama Rose meets "The Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball" in Happy Hunting, the 1956 musical that was a star vehicle written for the incomparable Ethel Merman. A huge, flamboyant, bubbly, light-hearted romp, Happy Hunting features a gag-filled book by the authors of Anything Goes and a delectable score more...
Richard Korthaze, known for his roles in Anything Goes, Take Me Along, and Dancin', was also a notable cast member in Happy Hunting. more...
Awards and Nominations
1957 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Fernando Lamas was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Virginia Gibson was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Ethel Merman was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Jay Blackton Musical Director
Abe Burrows Director
Director
Seymour Ginzler Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Joe Glover Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Bob Herget Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Jo Mielziner Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Alex Romero Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Ted Royal Orchestrator
Irene Sharaff Costume Designer
Don Walker Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
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