House of Flowers Broadway Original Cast
House of Flowers is a musical by Harold Arlen (music and lyrics) and Truman Capote (lyrics and book), based on his own short story, first published in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) as one of three extra pieces besides the titular novella. This was Capote's only musical, and is the first theatrical production outside of Trinidad and Tobago to feature the new Caribbean instrument - the steel pan. Full synopsis
Original
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Original Cast
Alvin
Alvin Ailey, renowned for founding the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, brought his extraordinary talent as a dancer, director, and choreographer to the cast of "House of Flowers" more...
Captain Jonas [replaced in previews]
Ottilie (alias Violet)
Ottilie alias Violet
Diahann Carroll, a Broadway stage veteran, starred in House of Flowers, showcasing her remarkable talent that would later earn her a Tony Award for No Strings, making history as the first black woman to win Best Actress in a Lead Role of a Musical. more...
One of the Sisters Meringue
Don't
Juanita Hall, a trailblazing African American performer, showcased her versatile talent in the 1954 Broadway musical *House of Flowers*, where she sang and danced to Harold Arlen's "Slide Boy Slide." more...
Phillip Hepburn, known for his roles in "Bright Road" and "Studio One," graced the Broadway stage in numerous productions, including the past performance of "House of Flowers." more...
Carmen
Carmen de Lavallade made her Broadway debut in Harold Arlen and Truman Capote's House of Flowers, marking the beginning of a distinguished career in both dance and theater. more...
Mamselle Ibo-Lele
(Understudy)
One of the Sisters Meringue
Mamselle Honolulu
See awards and nominations on the House of Flowers page
Other productions of House of Flowers
- 1968 Off-Broadway — Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1968 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 2003 Off-Broadway — Encores! Concert · Cast
Production Team
Jerry Arlen Musical Director
Peter Brook Director
Geoffrey Holder Choreographer
(Additional Choreography)
(Additional Choreography)
Oliver Messel Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Herbert Ross Choreographer
Herbert Ross (ii) Choreographer
Ted Royal Orchestrator
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