Mama Rose meets "The Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball" in Happy Hunting, the 1956 musical that was a star vehicle written for the incomparable Ethel Merman. A huge, flamboyant, bubbly, light-hearted romp, Happy Hunting features a gag-filled book by the authors of Anything Goes and a delectable score more...
Marilynn Bradley graced the Broadway stage in the past with her performances in several productions, including the musical "Happy Hunting," before continuing her career alongside her husband in various theater productions across the country. more...
(Applause Books)
(Applause Books)
Ethel Merman, celebrated as the "undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage," brought her legendary vocal prowess to the Broadway production of Happy Hunting, adding to her illustrious career that included iconic roles in shows like Anything Goes, Annie Get Your Gun, and Gypsy. more...
(Applause Books)
(Applause Books)
Awards and Nominations
1957 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Fernando Lamas was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Virginia Gibson was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Ethel Merman was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Jay Blackton Musical Director
Abe Burrows Director
Director
Seymour Ginzler Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Joe Glover Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Bob Herget Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Jo Mielziner Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Alex Romero Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Ted Royal Orchestrator
Irene Sharaff Costume Designer
Don Walker Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
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