Production Staff
David Baker
Composer
Composer
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Esther Forbes
Source Material
(Based on novel)
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Will Holt
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Merle Debuskey
Press Representative
Phil Friedman
Production Stage Manager
Faith Geer
Press Representative
Frank Hamilton
Stage Manager
Hal James
Producer
Vernon Lusby
Assistant to the Choreographer
Agnes De Mille
Director
Trude Rittman
Vocal Music Arranger
Albert W. Selden
Producer
Stanley Simmons
Costume Designer
Stanley Simmons (i)
Costume Designer
Thomas Skelton
Lighting Designer
Oliver Smith
Scenic Designer
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
Violet Welles
Press Representative
Awards and Nominations
1969 Theatre World Awards
Performance: David Cryer won.
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