Top Banana Broadway Original Cast
Top Banana is a musical with music and lyrics by Johnny Mercer and book by Hy Kraft which premiered on Broadway in 1951. The show was written as a star vehicle for comedian Phil Silvers, who played the host of a television variety show program. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Jerry Biffle (u/s)
Vic Davis
Florence Baum, known for her role in "Places Please" (1948), brought her seasoned talent to the cast of "Top Banana." more...
(Understudy)
Model
Russ Wiswell
Russ Wiswell (u/s)
Cliff Lane
Moe
Pinky
A Passing Girl
Mr. Parker
Juggler
Tommy (u/s)
Sally Peters
Betty Dillon
Ted (Sport) Morgan
Magician's Assistant
Model
The Magician's Assistant
Dance Team
Tommy
Jerry Biffle
The Widow
A Man
Bubble Girl
Betty Dillon (u/s)
See awards and nominations on the Top Banana page
Production Team
Alvin Colt Costume Designer
Costume Designer
Jack Donohue Director
Director
Ron Feitcher Choreographer
Choreographer
Harold Hastings Musical Director
Jo Mielziner Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Don Walker Orchestrator
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