For his final Broadway score, Irving Berlin went straight to the top-the exalted office of President of the United States-to evoke the humanity within the First Family. President Stephen Decatur Henderson is en route to Russia when the proposed Soviet tour is canceled. Although a breach of protocol, he determines more...
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Japanese Beatnik
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Governor Harmon Bardahl
Manager
President Stephen Decatur Henderson
David Caldwell
Governor Harmon Bardahl (u/s)
Manager (u/s)
Sergeant Stone (u/s)
Lord Krishna
Princess Kyra
Nell Henderson
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South Sea Warrior
Mrs. Lotta Pendleton
Chester Kincaid
Betty Chandler
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Miss Barnes
Kabuki Spider
President Stephen Decatur Henderson
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Larry Henderson
Chester Kincaid (u/s)
George Perkins
Sergeant Stone
Youssein Davair
Tippy Taylor (u/s)
Awards and Nominations
1963 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Nanette Fabray was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Theoni V. Aldredge Costume Designer
Jay Blackton Musical Director
Peter Gennaro Choreographer
Philip J. Lang Orchestrator
Joshua Logan Director
Ronald De Mann Hair Designer
Jo Mielziner Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
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