Production Staff
Peter Ustinov
Playwright
Frank Goodman
Press Representative
Ben Janney
Stage Manager
George S. Kaufman
Director
(Staging)
George S. Kaufman was an American playwright, director, and producer who was born on November 16, 1889, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was known for his wit and satire, and his work helped shape the American theater in the early 20th century.
Kaufman began his career as a journalist, writing for newspapers and magazines. In 1918, he wrote his first play, "Someone in the House," which was produced on Broadway the following year. He quickly became a prolific playwright, collaborating with other writers such as Edna Ferber, Moss Hart, and Irving Berlin.
One of Kaufman's most famous works is "You Can't Take It ... read more
(Staging)
Denis Malclés
Scenic Designer
Vince McKnight
Company Manager
David Merrick
Producer
Joseph Olney
Production Stage Manager
The Shubert Organization
Theatre Owner / Operator
The Shubert Organization is America's oldest professional theatre company and the largest theatre owner on the Broadway. Since the dawn of the 20th Century, Shubert has operated hundreds of theatres and produced hundreds of plays and musicals both in New York City and throughout the United States. Shubert currently owns and operates seventeen Broadway theatres and six off-Broadway venues.
David M. Pelham
Assistant to the Producer
Helene Pons
Costume Designer
David Powers
Press Representative
Harold Rome
Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
Wood Romoff
Stage Manager
Harvey B. Sabinson
General Press Representative
Jack Schlissel
General Manager
Bernard Simon
Press Representative
Awards and Nominations
1958 Tony Awards
Best Play: Peter Ustinov was nominated but did not win.
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