Lady in the Dark
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jan 23, 1941
Closing Date
May 30, 1942
Performances
467
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Jan 23, 1941
Close Date: May 30, 1942
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Description
A musical in two acts
Setting
Dr. Brooks' Office. Liza Elliott's Office.
Comments
Lady in the Dark was on hiatus from June 15, 1941 through September 1, 1941. There was a benefit performance for the Actor's Fund on June 15, 1941, as well as September 1, 1941 performance to benefit the Stage Relief Fund; neither are included in the performance count. During the production's summer hiatus, Rex O'Malley was announced to succeed Danny Kaye in the role of Russell Paxotn. By the end of the summer, O'Malley's contract had been cancelled and the role went to Erick Brotherson.
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PeopleProduced by Sam H. HarrisBook by Moss Hart; Music by Kurt Weill; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin; Musical Director: Maurice Abravanel; Music orchestrated by Kurt Weill; Vocal arrangements by Kurt WeillPlay staged by Moss Hart; All musical sequences staged by Hassard Short; Choreographed by Albertina RaschProduction Design by Hassard Short; Lighting Design by Hassard Short; Scenic Design by Harry Horner; Costume Design by Irene Sharaff; Gowns Designed by Hattie Carnegie; Assistant to Mr. Horner: Lester Polakov and Dick Bernstein; Assistant to Miss Sharaff: BrionGeneral Manager: Morris Jacobs; Company Manager: John H. PotterGeneral Stage Manager: John Kennedy; Stage Manager: Bernard Hart; Assistant Stage Mgr: John McCahill, Frank Spencer and Ward TallmonAsst. to the Choreographer: Agnes Roy; Press Representative: John Peter Toohey and Ben Kornzweig; Casting: Myra Hampton Streger; Advertising: Lawrence WeinerAlberta Rasch Group DancerSingerAlberta Rasch Group DancerSingerAlberta Rasch Group Dancer
Alvin Theatre (Jan 23, 1941 - May 30, 1942)
Cast
Russell Paxton
Sep 02, 1941 - ?Jack
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Songsmusic by Kurt Weill; lyrics by Ira GershwinAct 1Sung ByOh Fabulous One in Your Ivory TowerLiza Elliott's SerenadersThe World's InamorataLiza Elliott and Miss FosterOne Life to LiveLiza Elliott and Russell PaxtonGirl of the MomentEnsembleIt Looks Like LizaEntire CompanyThis Is NewRandy Curtis and Liza ElliottThe Princess of Pure DelightLiza Elliott and ChildrenThis Woman at the AltarEntire CompanyAct 2Sung ByThe Greatest Show on EarthRussell Paxton and EnsembleThe Best Years of His LifeCharley Johnson and Randy CurtisTschaikowskyRussell Paxton and EnsembleThe Saga of JennyLiza Elliott, Jury and EnsembleMy ShipLiza Elliott
Produced by Sam H. Harris
Book by Moss Hart; Music by Kurt Weill; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin; Musical Director: Maurice Abravanel; Music orchestrated by Kurt Weill; Vocal arrangements by Kurt Weill
Play staged by Moss Hart; All musical sequences staged by Hassard Short; Choreographed by Albertina Rasch
Production Design by Hassard Short; Lighting Design by Hassard Short; Scenic Design by Harry Horner; Costume Design by Irene Sharaff; Gowns Designed by Hattie Carnegie; Assistant to Mr. Horner: Lester Polakov and Dick Bernstein; Assistant to Miss Sharaff: Brion
General Manager: Morris Jacobs; Company Manager: John H. Potter
General Stage Manager: John Kennedy; Stage Manager: Bernard Hart; Assistant Stage Mgr: John McCahill, Frank Spencer and Ward Tallmon
Asst. to the Choreographer: Agnes Roy; Press Representative: John Peter Toohey and Ben Kornzweig; Casting: Myra Hampton Streger; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner
Alberta Rasch Group Dancer
Singer
Alberta Rasch Group Dancer
Singer
Alberta Rasch Group Dancer
Alvin Theatre (Jan 23, 1941 - May 30, 1942)
Cast
Russell Paxton
Sep 02, 1941 - ?
Jack
music by Kurt Weill; lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Act 1
Sung By
Oh Fabulous One in Your Ivory Tower
Liza Elliott's Serenaders
The World's Inamorata
Liza Elliott and Miss Foster
One Life to Live
Liza Elliott and Russell Paxton
Girl of the Moment
Ensemble
It Looks Like Liza
Entire Company
This Is New
Randy Curtis and Liza Elliott
The Princess of Pure Delight
Liza Elliott and Children
This Woman at the Altar
Entire Company
Act 2
Sung By
The Greatest Show on Earth
Russell Paxton and Ensemble
The Best Years of His Life
Charley Johnson and Randy Curtis
Tschaikowsky
Russell Paxton and Ensemble
The Saga of Jenny
Liza Elliott, Jury and Ensemble
My Ship
Liza Elliott
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