Top Banana
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 01, 1951
Closing Date
Oct 04, 1952
Performances
350
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Nov 01, 1951
Close Date: Oct 04, 1952
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
New York City
Comments
On layoff from August 3 - August 31, 1952.
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PeopleProduced by Paula Stone and Michael SloaneMusic by Johnny Mercer; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer; Book by Hy Kraft; Vocal arrangements and direction by Hugh Martin; Musical Director: Harold Hastings; Music orchestrated by Don Walker; Featuring songs by Bill Finnigan; "Sans Souci" and "I Fought Every Step of the Way" orchestrated by Bill Finnigan; Dance arrangements by Lee PockrissDirected by Jack Donohue; Choreographed by Ron FletcherCompany Manager: Joe Roth; General Manager: Harry ZevinProduction Stage Manager: Fred Hebert; Stage Manager: Danny Brennan; Assistant Stage Mgr: Louis De MangusOrchestra Personnel Manager: Meyer DavisProduction Associate: Harry Zevin; General Press Representative: Bill DollDancerSingerSingerPhotographerSingerElevator OperatorSingerSingerFeatured DancerSingerPhotographerSingerSingerSales GirlDancerMiss PillsburySingerSingerDr. LeroySingerSingerThe Magician's AssistantDance TeamSingerSingerDancerDancerDance TeamDancerSingerUnderstudies: Jack Albertson (Jerry Biffle), Danny Brennan (Danny), Dean Campbell (Cliff Lane), Donald Covert (Walter), Louis De Mangus (Russ Wiswell), Sara Dillon (Sally Peters), Ed Hanley (Pinky, Moe), Ken Harvey (Vic Davis), Hal Loman (Tommy), George Marci (Featured Dancer), Gloria Smith (Featured Dancer) and Hope Zee (Betty Dillon)
Winter Garden Theatre (Nov 01, 1951 - Oct 04, 1952)
Cast
Dancer
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SongsAct 1Sung ByThe Man of the Year This WeekEnsembleYou're So Beautiful That -Cliff LaneTop BananaJerry Biffle, Vic Davis, Cliff Lane, Pinky and MoeElevator SongEnsembleHail to MacCracken'sEnsembleOnly If You're in LoveCliff Lane and Sally PetersMy Home Is in My ShoesTommy and EnsembleBetty DillonO.K. for TVJerry Biffle, Vic Davis, Sally Peters, Pinky, Moe, Danny and Russ WiswellSlogan SongJerry Biffle, Betty Dillon, Vic Davis, Sally Peters, Cliff Lane, Tommy, Pinky, Moe, Danny, Russ Wiswell and Mr. ParkerMeet Miss BlendoEntire CompanyAct 2Sung ByBetty Dillon, Featured Dancer and EnsembleA Dog Is a Man's Best FriendJerry Biffle, Ted (Sport) Morgan and The GrenadiersThat's For SureCliff Lane, Sally Peters and EnsembleBe My Guest (replaced "That's For Sure" during run)A Word Is DayJerry Biffle and Betty DillonTop Banana BalletJerry Biffle and EnsembleFinaleEntire Company
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Awards
Produced by Paula Stone and Michael Sloane
Music by Johnny Mercer; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer; Book by Hy Kraft; Vocal arrangements and direction by Hugh Martin; Musical Director: Harold Hastings; Music orchestrated by Don Walker; Featuring songs by Bill Finnigan; "Sans Souci" and "I Fought Every Step of the Way" orchestrated by Bill Finnigan; Dance arrangements by Lee Pockriss
Directed by Jack Donohue; Choreographed by Ron Fletcher
Company Manager: Joe Roth; General Manager: Harry Zevin
Production Stage Manager: Fred Hebert; Stage Manager: Danny Brennan; Assistant Stage Mgr: Louis De Mangus
Orchestra Personnel Manager: Meyer Davis
Production Associate: Harry Zevin; General Press Representative: Bill Doll
Dancer
Singer
Singer
Photographer
Singer
Elevator Operator
Singer
Singer
Featured Dancer
Singer
Photographer
Singer
Singer
Sales Girl
Dancer
Miss Pillsbury
Singer
Singer
Dr. Leroy
Singer
Singer
The Magician's Assistant
Dance Team
Singer
Singer
Dancer
Dancer
Dance Team
Dancer
Singer
Understudies:
Jack Albertson
(Jerry Biffle), Danny Brennan
(Danny), Dean Campbell
(Cliff Lane), Donald Covert
(Walter), Louis De Mangus
(Russ Wiswell), Sara Dillon
(Sally Peters), Ed Hanley
(Pinky, Moe), Ken Harvey
(Vic Davis), Hal Loman
(Tommy), George Marci
(Featured Dancer), Gloria Smith
(Featured Dancer) and Hope Zee
(Betty Dillon)
Winter Garden Theatre (Nov 01, 1951 - Oct 04, 1952)
Cast
Dancer
Act 1
Sung By
The Man of the Year This Week
Ensemble
You're So Beautiful That -
Cliff Lane
Top Banana
Jerry Biffle, Vic Davis, Cliff Lane, Pinky and Moe
Elevator Song
Ensemble
Hail to MacCracken's
Ensemble
Only If You're in Love
Cliff Lane and Sally Peters
My Home Is in My Shoes
Tommy and Ensemble
Betty Dillon
O.K. for TV
Jerry Biffle, Vic Davis, Sally Peters, Pinky, Moe, Danny and Russ Wiswell
Slogan Song
Jerry Biffle, Betty Dillon, Vic Davis, Sally Peters, Cliff Lane, Tommy, Pinky, Moe, Danny, Russ Wiswell and Mr. Parker
Meet Miss Blendo
Entire Company
Act 2
Sung By
Betty Dillon, Featured Dancer and Ensemble
A Dog Is a Man's Best Friend
Jerry Biffle, Ted (Sport) Morgan and The Grenadiers
That's For Sure
Cliff Lane, Sally Peters and Ensemble
Be My Guest (replaced "That's For Sure" during run)
A Word Is Day
Jerry Biffle and Betty Dillon
Top Banana Ballet
Jerry Biffle and Ensemble
Finale
Entire Company
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