Production Staff
Jean Anouilh
Playwright
Walter Alford
Press Associate
Todd Bolender
Assistant to the Director
Edward H. Davis
Production Assistant
Reginald Denenholz
Press Associate
Vernon Duke
Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
William Fields
Press Representative
Robert Fitzsimmons
Stage Manager
James Gelb
Production Stage Manager
Morton Gottlieb
Company Manager
George Hamlin
Production Associate
Edmund Horn
Pianist
Florence Klotz
Assistant to Mr. White
Mae Lyons
Press Assistant
Albert Marre
Director
(Staging)
(Staging)
Robert O'Hearn
Assistant to Mr. Smith
Victor Samrock
General Manager
Oliver Smith
Scenic Designer
Oliver Smith was a Tony Award-winning scenic designer who left an indelible mark on Broadway. Born in Waupun, Wisconsin in 1918, Smith attended the University of Wisconsin before moving to New York City in the early 1940s. He began his career as a dancer and actor, performing in several Broadway shows before transitioning to set design.
Smith's first Broadway credit as a scenic designer was for the 1948 production of "High Button Shoes." He quickly became known for his innovative and visually stunning designs, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the theater world. He worked on over 50 Broadway ... read more
Milton Sperling
Producer
(In Association With)
(In Association With)
Morris Stonzek
Music Contractor
E. W. Swackhamer
Assistant Stage Manager
Miles White
Costume Designer
Awards and Nominations
1958 Tony Awards
Best Costume Design: Miles White was nominated but did not win.
Best Play: Jean Anouilh was nominated but did not win.
Best Scenic Design: Oliver Smith was nominated but did not win.
Best Scenic Design: Oliver Smith was nominated but did not win.
Best Stage Technician: Harry Romar won.
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