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Becket - Broadway Creative Team


Production Staff

Jean Anouilh Playwright
Motley Costume Designer
Frank Dudley Stage Manager
Peter Glenville Director
(Staging)
Neil Hartley Production Supervisor
David Merrick Producer
Oliver W. Nicoll Company Manager
James D. Proctor Press Representative
Laurence Rosenthal Composer
(Incidental Music)
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Jack Schlissel General Manager
Michael Shurtleff Casting 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
Lucia Victor Production Stage Manager
Val Wrenne Assistant Stage Manager

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Awards and Nominations

1961 Tony Awards
Best Costume Design of a Play: Motley won.
Best Play: Jean Anouilh won.
Best Scenic Design of a Play: Oliver Smith won.
Best Stage Technician: Teddy Van Bemmel won.

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