Production Staff
Duke Ellington
Composer
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John Gay
Source Material
(based on operetta)
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John Latouche
Bookwriter/Lyricist
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John La Touche
Bookwriter
Lyricist
John R. Sheppard, Jr.
Producer
Valerie Bettis
Choreographer
Patricia Brohan
Assistant to Mr. Florrell
Charles O. Carey
Stage Manager
Peggy Clark
Lighting Designer
Technical Supervisor
Frank Coletti
General Stage Manager
Walter Florrell
Costume Designer
Paul Godkin
Assistant to Miss Bettis
Max Meth
Musical Director
Al Pearl
Orchestra Personnel Manager
Nicholas Ray
Director
(Book Direction)
(Book Direction)
Leo Rose
General Manager
Oliver Smith
Production 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
Kevin Smith
Stage Manager
Lorella Val-Mery
Press Representative
Perry Watkins
Producer
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