Production Staff
Moss Hart
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Moss Hart was an American playwright, librettist, and theatre director. Hart was known for his work with George S. Kaufman. Together they produced popular comedies such as You Can't Take it With You and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Hart also wrote the books of musicals by Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. ... read more
Ben Hecht
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
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George S. Kaufman
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
George S. Kaufman was an American playwright, director, and producer who was born on November 16, 1889, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was known for his wit and satire, and his work helped shape the American theater in the early 20th century.
Kaufman began his career as a journalist, writing for newspapers and magazines. In 1918, he wrote his first play, "Someone in the House," which was produced on Broadway the following year. He quickly became a prolific playwright, collaborating with other writers such as Edna Ferber, Moss Hart, and Irving Berlin.
One of Kaufman's most famous works is "You Can't Take It ... read more
Robert Pirosh
Bookwriter
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Cole Porter
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Cole Porter composer and lyricist, created a sophisticated and rich body of work that appeared on both Broadway and the Big Screen. Charming melodies and clever lyrics set Porter aside from other composers. Notable songs include, “Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love)” for Paris, “Night and Day” for Gay Divorce, “Wunderbar” for Kiss Me, Kate, “All Through the Night,” “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “Blow Gabriel Blow,” and the title song for Anything Goes. Porter won his first Tony for his Kiss Me, Kate score. He also wrote many famous songs that appeared in films including, “I’ve ... read more
Joseph Schrank
Bookwriter
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Charles Sherman
Bookwriter
Maurice Abravanel
Conductor
Russell Bennett
Music Arranger
R.O. Brooks
Stage Manager
Anton Dolin
Choreographer
Jack Donohue
Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Norman Bel Geddes
Scenic Designer
Mary Grant
Costume Designer
Frank Hall
General Stage Manager
George Hunter
Assistant Stage Manager
Bettye Jenkins
Assistant to Jack Donohue
Wolfe Kaufman
Publicity Director
Philip Loeb
Director
(Sketches Director)
(Sketches Director)
Robert Milford
General Manager
Ted Royal
Music Arranger
Helen Schrank
Assistant to Mr. Rose
Robert Shaw (iii)
Choral Director
Hassard Short
Director
(Staging)
(Staging)
Lighting Designer
Hans Spialek
Music Arranger
Morris Stonzek
Music Contractor
William Strahlman
Assistant to Hassard Short
Carlton Winckler
Technical Consultant
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