Leonard Sillman's New Faces of 1952 Broadway Original Cast
New Faces of 1952 is a musical revue with songs and comedy skits. It ran on Broadway for nearly a year in 1952 and was then made into a motion picture in 1954. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
(Understudy)
Virginia Bosler, who began her illustrious stage career in 1946 and was a favored dancer of Agnes de Mille, performed in the 1952 production of Leonard Sillman's New Faces, showcasing her remarkable talent during a pivotal era in Broadway history. more...
Elsie
John Jerome's Wife
Lady Sylvia Malpractice
Madame Flora
Mae
Marcella
Mother
Dazz Rocco
John Jerome
Reader
Sir Laurence
Stanley
Toby
Eartha Kitt, whose illustrious career spanned theatre, cabaret, television, and the recording industry, was a standout performer in Leonard Sillman's New Faces of 1952, a show that marked an early highlight in her enduring international career. more...
(Understudy)
District Attorney
Father
Introduction
Man
Senator Marble
Sir Militant Malpractice
The Father
(Understudy)
Counsellor Holly
Harry
Judge
Sir Solemnity Sourpuss
The Explorer
Brother
Call Boy
Candy Vendor
Chorus
Man
Reporter
Senator Hutchinson
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
See awards and nominations on the Leonard Sillman's New Faces of 1952 page
Production Team
John Murray Anderson Director
Director
(Staging)
(Staging)
Richard Barstow Choreographer
Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Choreographer
John Beal Director
(sketches)
(sketches)
Director
(Sketches Director)
(Sketches Director)
Thomas Becher Costume Designer
Anton Coppola Orchestrator
Musical Director
Musical Director
Raoul Pène Du Bois Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Ted Royal Orchestrator