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Stephen Schwartz Lyricist
Lyricist
Stephen Schwartz was born in New York City on March 6, 1948. He studied piano and composition at the Juilliard School of Music while in high school and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1968 with a B.F.A. in Drama. Upon coming back to live in New York City, he went to work as an A&R producer for RCA Records, but shortly thereafter began to work in the Broadway theatre. His first major credit was the title song for the play BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE; the song was eventually used in the movie version as well. In 1971, he wrote the music ... read more
Joseph Stein Bookwriter
Joseph Stein was a prolific American playwright and librettist, best known for his work on the beloved musicals Fiddler on the Roof and Zorba. Born on May 30, 1912, in New York City, Stein grew up in the Bronx and attended City College of New York. After graduating, he worked as a social worker and then as a writer for the Army Air Force during World War II. Stein began his career in theater as a writer for radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s, but it was his work on Broadway that earned him the most acclaim. His first ... read more
Charles Strouse Composer
Luke Cantarella Projection Design
Linda Cho Costume Design
Broadway: A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder (Tony Award); Velocity of Autumn. Over 200 regional and international design credits in theatre, dance, and opera. Recipient of the Craig Noel Award, Connecticut Critic Circle Award, Irene Sharaff Young Master Award, Ruth Morely Design Award. Nominations from Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Henry Hewes, Elliot Norton, Bay Area, Robby, IRNE, and Jeff awards. MFA, Yale School of Drama. www.lindacho.com ... read more
Dan DeLange Orchestrations
Dan DeLange has orchestrated for The Jim Henson Company, Julie Andrews, Rosie O'Donnell, Live Theatricals at Universal Studios, composers Paul Williams, Jerry Herman, Harvey Schmitt, Charles Strouse, Peter Link, Mark Hollman, and top arrangers such as David Krane, Sam Davis, John McDaniel & David Loud. His scores have been heard on Broadway, London's West End, national & European tours, film, television and at regional theaters around the world including over 40 productions at Goodspeed Musicals. He’s a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and Oberlin Conservatory of Music. ... read more
Parker Esse Choreography
Parker Esse Guys and Dolls [Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada ( Shaw Festival Theater), 2013] Choreographer Carousel [East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed - Regional), 2012] Choreographer Music Man [Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2012] Choreographer Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story [Flat Rock, NC (Flat Rock Playhouse - Regional), 2011] Choreographer Oklahoma! (Revival) [Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional) 2011] Choreographer Oklahoma! [Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2010] Choreographer Winner Helen Hayes Award Best Choreography The Light In the Piazza [Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2010] Choreographer Mystery of Irma Vep [Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2008] Choreographer The Brand New Kid [Washington, DC (The Kennedy Center - Regional), 2006] Choreographer Associate/Assistant Choreographer Broadway/Off-Broadway: Finian's Rainbow [Broadway, 2009] Associate Choreographer A Tale of Two Cities [Broadway, 2008] Associate Choreographer Rated P for ... read more
Jay Hilton Sound Design
John Lasiter Lighting Design
David Loud Vocal Arrangements
Michael O'Flaherty Music Direction
Mark Adam Rampmeyer Wig and Hair Design
Rob Ruggiero Director
Michael Schweikardt Scenic Design

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