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George Abbott
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
George Abbott was a renowned American theater director, producer, playwright, and actor who is known for his significant contributions to the American theater. Born on June 25, 1887, in Forestville, New York, Abbott began his career in the theater as an actor, but eventually became a successful producer and director.
Abbott's Broadway career spanned over seven decades, during which he produced and directed more than 100 Broadway productions, wrote over 30 plays and musicals, and acted in several productions. He made his Broadway debut as an actor in 1913 in The Misleading Lady and later went on to produce and direct ... read more
Lorenz Hart
Lyricist
Lyricist
Richard Rodgers
Composer
Music
Richard Rodgers was an American composer of 43 Broadway musicals, leaving a legacy as one of the most significant composers of 20th century American music. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have had a significant impact on popular music.
Rodgers was the first person to win an EGOT. In addition, he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize, making him one of only two people to receive all five awards
William Shakespeare
Source Material
(based on play)
(based on play)
Source Material
(Original Author)
(Original Author)
George Abbott
Producer
Director
George Abbott was a renowned American theater director, producer, playwright, and actor who is known for his significant contributions to the American theater. Born on June 25, 1887, in Forestville, New York, Abbott began his career in the theater as an actor, but eventually became a successful producer and director.
Abbott's Broadway career spanned over seven decades, during which he produced and directed more than 100 Broadway productions, wrote over 30 plays and musicals, and acted in several productions. He made his Broadway debut as an actor in 1913 in The Misleading Lady and later went on to produce and direct ... read more
George Balanchine
Choreographer
Carl Fisher
Business Manager
Ted Goldsmith
Press Representative
Robert Griffith
Assistant Stage Manager
Charles Harris
Business Manager
George Jenkins
Assistant to Mr. Mielziner
David Jones
Assistant to Mr. Balanchine
Harry S. Levant
Conductor
Musical Director
Hugh Martin
Vocal Music Arranger
Barclay McCarty
Press Representative
Duke McHale
Assistant to Mr. Balanchine
Jo Mielziner
Settings/Lighting
Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Edison Rice
Assistant Stage Manager
Irene Sharaff
Costume Designer
Costumes
Hans Spialek
Orchestrator
Jerome Whyte
Stage Manager
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