- (1952 - 1982) Active on Broadway in the following productions:
- (1952) Stage Play: Pal Joey. Musical comedy (revival). Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Book by John O'Hara. Special orchestrations by Don Walker. Musical Director: Max Meth. Ballet arrangements by Oscar Kosarin. Original orchestrations by Hans Spialek. Broadhurst Theatre: 3 Jan 1952- 18 Apr 1953 (540 performances). Cast: Harold Lang (as "Joey Evans"), Vivienne Segal (as "Vera Simpson"), Helen Gallagher (as "Gladys Bumps"), Lionel Stander (as "Ludlow Lowell"), Harry Asmus (as "Dancer"), Eleanor Boleyn (as "Sandra/Dancer"), Lewis Bolyard (as "Louis, The Tenor"), Bonnie Brae (as "Dancer"), Hank Brunjes (as "Dancer")[Broadway debut], Phyllis Dorne (as "Mickey/Dancer"), Eleanor Fairchild (as "Dancer"), Robert Fortier (as "Victor"), Jean Goodall (as "Dancer"), Clarke Gordon (as "Stage Manager"), T.J. Halligan (as "Commissioner O'Brien"), Peter Holmes (as "Dancer"), Patty Ann Jackson (as "Dancer"), Lynn Joelson (as "Dottie/Dancer"), Helene Keller (as "Dancer"), Frances Krell (as "Diane/Dancer"), Ray Kyle (as "Dancer"), Ina Learner (as "Dancer/Janet"), Ethel Martin (as "Dancer/Fraser"), George Martin (as "Waiter/Dancer"), June McCain (as "Dancer"), Buzz Miller (as "Dancer"), David Neuman (as "Dancer"), Barbara Nichols (as "Valerie"), Pat Northrop (as "Linda English"), Gloria O'Malley (as "Francine/Dancer"), Gordon Peters (as "Ernest"),Barry Ryan (as "Delivery Boy"), Stanley Simmons (as "Dancer"), Elaine Stritch (as "Melba Snyder"), Thelma Tadlock (as "Amarilla/Dancer"), Rita Tanno (as "Adele/Dancer"), Norma Thornton (as "Dancer"), George Vosburgh (as "Dancer"), Janyce Ann Wagner (as "Agnes/Dancer"), Jack Waldron (as "Mike Spears"), Helen Wood (as "Kid"). Understudies: Reed Allyn (as "Commissioner O'Brien/Ernest"), Bob Fosse (as "Joey Evans"), T.J. Halligan (as "Mike Spears/The Tenor"), Patty Ann Jackson (as "Kid"), Lynn Joelson (as "Gladys Bumps") and David Neuman (as "Victor"). Replacement actors: Reed Allyn (as "Stage Manager"), Aleen Buchanan (as "Dancer"), Rita Charise (as "Dancer"), Jean Goodall (as "Sandra"), Jean Harris (as "Dancer"), Helene Keller (as "Dolores"), John Kheun (as "Delivery Boy"), Mary Martinet (as "Dancer"), Betty O'Neil (as "Melba Snyder"), Nina Starkey (as "Dancer"), Carol Stevens (as "Ensemble"), Norma Thornton (as "Kid"), Nancy Walker (as "Gladys Bumps"). Understudies: Dick Bernie (as "Ludlow Lowell"), Aleen Buchanan (as "Melba Snyder"), Leonard Claret (as "Joey Evans"), Betty Gillett (as "Linda English"), Holly Harris (as "Vera Simpson"), Helene Keller (as "Valerie"). Produced by Jule Styne and Leonard Key. Produced in association with Anthony B. Farrell. Notes: 1) One of the most successful revivals of the 1950's. 2) Filmed by Essex-George Sidney Productions (for Columbia Pictures) as Pal Joey (1957).
- (1953) Stage Play: John Murray Anderson's Almanac. Musical revue. Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Additional music by Cy Coleman, Michael Grace, Joseph McCarthy, Henry Sullivan, John Rox, Bart Howard and Harry Belafonte. Sketches by Jean Kerr, Sumner Lock-Elliot, Arthur Macrae, Herbert Farjeon, Lauri Wylie and Billy K. Wells. Additional lyrics by Cy Coleman, Michael Grace, Joseph McCarthy, Henry Sullivan, John Rox, Bart Howard and Harry Belafonte. Musical Director: Buster Davis. Music orchestrated by Ted Royal. Vocal arrangements by Buster Davis. Dance arrangements by Gerald Alters. Assistant to Mr. Davis: David Sackson. Dances and Musical Numbers staged by Donald Saddler. Production staged by John Murray Anderson. Directed by Cyril Ritchard. Imperial Theatre: 10 Dec 1953- 26 Jun 1954 (229 performances). Cast: Harry Belafonte (as "Singer") [Broadway debut], Polly Bergen (as "Meg") [Broadway debut], Billy De Wolfe (as "David/Mrs. B./Laurie/Cornelius/The Butler"), Hermione Gingold (as "Miss Reingold/The Cellist/Mrs. A./Singer (of "Which Witch?")/The Lady/Bobo"), Orson Bean (as "Mike Hammer/The New Manager/Singer"), Jimmy Albright (as "Butler/Pierrot Ensemble/Guest at Ball"), Lee Becker (as "Train Bearer/Pierrot Ensemble/Singer"), Hank Brunjes (as "Pierrot Ensemble/Bridegroom/Singer"), Carleton Carpenter (as "Harlequin/The Pierrot of 1953/Man/The Song Plugger/Singer/Dancer"), Ronald Cecill (as "Pierrot Ensemble/Bridegroom/Butler"), Deane Crane, Nanci Crompton, Imelda De Martin, Elaine Dunn (as "The Pierrot of 1953/Jo/Singer/Dancer") [Broadway debut], Dorothy Dushock, Jay Harnick (as "Bridegroom/Chrous/The Man in the Box/Sedan Chair Bearer/Singer"), Colleen Hutchins, James Jewell, Larry Kert, Bob Kole, Gerard Leavitt, Celia Lipton, Greb Lober, Tina Louise (as "Queen/Chorus/Guest at Ball/Lady"), Ralph McWilliams, Kay Medford (as Pierrette Ensemble/Marmee/First Secretary/Fifi"), Jacqueline Mickles (as "Queen/Chorus/The Autumn Bride/Lady"), Harry Mimmo, Illona Murai, Margot Myers, Gwen Neilson, George Reeder (as "Bridegroom/Guest at the Ball/Dancer"), Siri (as "Chorus/Guest at the Ball/The Summer Bride"), Gloria Smith, Millard Thomas (as "Guitarist"), Kenneth Urmston, Monique Van Vooren, Toni Wheelis. Understudies: Imelda De Martin, Kenneth Harvey, Larry Kert, Gwen Neilson, Alice Pearce, Toni Wheelis. Produced by Michael Grace, Stanley Gilkey and Harry Rigby.
- (1955) Stage Play: Ankles Aweigh. Musical comedy. Music by Sammy Fain. Lyrics by Dan Shapiro. Book by Guy Bolton and Eddie Davis. Vocal and Orchestral Arrangements by Don Walker. Musical and Choral Director: Salvatore Dell'Isola. Dance Music Devised by Roger Adams. Additional dance music by Donald Pippin. Assistant to Mr. Walker: Seymour Ginzler. Choreographed by Tony Charmoli. Uncredited show doctoring by Jerome Robbins. Directed by Fred F. Finklehoffe. Mark Hellinger Theatre: 18 Apr 1955- 17 Sep 1955 (176 performances). Cast: Betty Kean (as "Elsey"), Jane Kean (as "Wynne"), Mark Dawson (as "Lt. Bill Kelley"), Lew Parker (as "Dinky"), Dick Alderson (as "Dancer"), Mark Allen (as "Captain Zimmerman"), Sandi Bonner (as "Dancer"), Marilynn Bradley (as "Singer"), Hank Brunjes (as "Dancer"), Thelma Carpenter (as "Chipolata"), Gene Carrons (as "Dancer"), Frank Conville (as "Pizza Cart Man"), Bill Costin (as "Tommy"), Thelma Dare (as "Singer"), Gabriel Dell (as "Spud"), Don Emmons (as "Dancer"), Herb Fields (as "Tony/Singer"), Patty Fitzsimmons (as "Dancer"), Betty George (as "Lucia"), Don Graham (as "Singer"), Skeet Guenther (as "Shore Patrol/Dancer"), Henry Hamilton (as "Singer"), Ed Hanley (as "Russ"), Will Hussung (as "Admiral Pottles"), Mike Kellin (as "Joe Mancinni"), Warren J. Kemmerling (as "Singer"), Michael King (as "Singer"), Marilyn Marsh (as "Dancer"), Virginia Martin (as "Singer"), Ray Mason (as "Camera Man/Singer"), Ellen McCown (as "Singer"), Meri Miller (as "Dancer"), Marianne Olsen (as "Dancer"), Janet Pavek (as "Singer"), Jack Purcell (as "Dancer"), Jack Rains (as "Singer"), Marsha Rivers (as "Dancer"), Karen Shepard (as "The Duchess/Singer"), John Smolko (as "Dancer"), Nina Starkey (as "Dancer"), Gloria Stevens (as "Dancer"), Hobe Streiford (as "Singer"), Jack Timmers (as "Dancer"), Nancy Walters (as "Native Girl"), Singer"), Patricia White (as "Dancer"), Ethel Winter (as "Dancer"). Understudies: Frank Conville (as "Dinky"), Ed Hanley (as "Spud"), Virginia Martin (as "Wynne"), Ray Mason (as "Lt. Bill Kelley") and Karen Shepard (as "Chipolata"). Produced by Howard Hoyt, Reginald R. Hammerstein and Fred F. Finklehoffe.
- (1979) Stage Play: Sugar Babies. Musical revue/burlesque.
- (1978) Stage Play: Working. Musical.
- (1975) Stage Play: Chicago. Musical comedy. Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Music by John Kander. Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Based on the play "Chicago" by Maurine Dallas Watkins. Musical Director: Stanley Lebowsky. Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns. Dance arrangements by Peter Howard. Choreographed by Bob Fosse. Assistant Choreographer: Tony Stevens. Scenic Design by Tony Walton. Costume Design by Patricia Zipprodt. Lighting Design by Jules Fisher. Sound Design by Abe Jacob. Hair Design by Romaine Green. Assistant Scenic Design: John Kasarda. Directed by Bob Fosse. 46th Street Theatre: 3 Jun 1975- 27 Aug 1977 (936 performances + 24 previews that began on 12 May 1975). Cast: Jerry Orbach (as "Billy Flynn"), Chita Rivera (as "Velma Kelly"), Gwen Verdon (as "Roxie Hart"), Barney Martin (as "Amos Hart"), Mary McCarty (as "Matron"), M. O'Haughey (as "Mary Sunshine"), Candy Brown (as "June"), Hank Brunjes (as "Dance Alternate"), Christopher Chadman (as "Fred Casely"), Cheryl Clark (as "Liz"), Graciela Daniele (as "Hunyak"), Gene Foote (as "Aaron"), Gary Gendell (as "Court Clerk"), Richard Korthaze (as "Sergeant Fogarty"), Michon Peacock (as "Annie"), Charlene Ryan (as "Go-To-Hell-Kitty"), Ron Schwinn (as "Judge"), Paul Solen (as "Harry"), Pamela Sousa (as "Mona"), Monica Tiller (as "Dance Alternate"), Michael Vita (as "Martin Harrison"). Standbys: Marsha Bagwell (as "Mary Sunshine/Matron"), Lenora Nemetz (as "Roxie Hart"). Understudies: Richard Korthaze (as "Amos Hart"), Michon Peacock (as "Velma Kelly"). Replacement actors during production run: Mace Barrett, Joan Bell (as "Annie") [from 10 May 1976- ?], Georgia Creighton (as "Matron") [from Jul 1977- ?], Rex Everhart (as "Amos Hart") [from 20 Feb 1976- ?], Fern Fitzgerald (as "Go-To-Hell-Kitty"), Richard Korthaze (as "Amos Hart") [from Aug 1977- ?], Debra Lyman (as "Mona"), Peter Marinos (as "Mary Sunshine") [from 17 May 1976- ?], Liza Minnelli (as "Roxie Hart"), [from 8 Aug 1975- 13 Sep 1975], Lenora Nemetz (as "Roxie Hart") [from 30 Jul 1975- ?], (and as "Velma Kelly") [from 28 Jul 1976- ?], Gena Ramsel (as "Go-To-Hell-Kitty"), Alaina Reed (as "Matron") [from 10 Jan 1977- 13 Jul 1977], Ann Reinking (as "Roxie Hart") [from 7 Feb 1977- ?], Gwen Verdon (as "Roxie Hart") [from 15 Sep 1975 - ?]. Standbys: Elaine Cancilla (as "Velma Kelly"), Steve Elmore (as "Billy Flynn"), Peter Marinos (as "Mary Sunshine"), Candace Tovar (as "Roxie Hart"). Produced by Robert Fryer and James Cresson. Produced in association with Martin Richards, Joseph Harris and Ira Bernstein. Note: Filmed as Chicago (2002).
- (1973) Stage Play: The Pajama Game. Musical comedy. Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell. Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Based on the novel "7-1/2 Cents" by Richard Bissell. Musical Director: Joyce Brown. Music orchestrated by Don Walker. Directed by George Abbott. Choreographed by Zoya Leporska. Choreographed by Zoya Leporska, Directed by George Abbott. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre: 9 Dec 1973- 3 Feb 1974 (65 performances + 5 previews that began on 5 Dec 1973). Cast: Dru Alexandrine (as "Dancer"), P.J. Benjamin (as "Dancer"), Chalyce Brown (as "Singer"), David Brummel (as "1st Helper/Singer"), Hank Brunjes (as "Dancer"), Cab Calloway (as "Hines"), Chris Calloway (as "Brenda"), Doug Carfrae (as "Singer"), Eileen Casey (as "Dancer"), Mary Jo Catlett (as "Mabel"), Margret Coleman (as "Mae"), Gerritt Debeer (as "Joe/Singer"), Susan Dyas (as "Singer"), Jon Engstrom (as "2nd Helper/Dancer"), Vicki Frederick (as "Dancer"), Mickey Gunnerson (as "Dancer"), Ben Harney (as "Dancer"), Randal Harris (as "Dancer"), Tiger Haynes (as "Charlie"), Rebecca Hoodwin (as "Singer"), Marc Jordan (as "Prez"), David Kresser Jr. (as "Dancer"), Hal Linden (as "Sid Sorokin"), Cameron Mason (as "Dancer"), Barbara McNair (as "Babe Williams"), Sharron Miller (as "Gladys"), Patricia Moline (as "Singer"), Hal Norman (as "Salesman"), Jo Ann Ogawa (as "Dancer"), Stan Page (as "Singer"), Marie Santell (as "Singer"), Ward Smith (as "Singer"), Wyetta Turner (as "Poopsie"), Chester Walker (as "Dancer"), Ida Waterman (as "Hasler"), Cynthia White (as "Singer"), Teddy Williams (as "Singer"), Baron Wilson (as "Pop"). Standby: Tiger Haynes (as "Hines"). Understudies: Chalyce Brown (as "Mabel"), David Brummel (as "Sid Sorokin"), Chris Calloway (as "Babe Williams"), Gerrit deBeer (as "Prez"), Hal Norman (as "Hasler") and Wyetta Turner (as "Gladys"). Produced by Richard Adler and Bert Wood. Associate Producer: Nelson Peltz. Note: Work had been previously filmed by Warner Bros. as The Pajama Game (1957) starring Doris Day.
- (1970) Stage Play: The Rothschilds. Musical.
- (1969) Stage Play: La Strada. Musical.
- (1966) Stage Play: Mame. Musical comedy.
- (1966) Stage Play: Slapstick Tragedy.
- (1957) Stage Play: West Side Story. Musical drama.
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