Dancers of India
Contributors: Coast, John; Kathakali Dancers and Musicians; Sam S. Shubert Theatre (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1957
Language: eng
Description: Sam S. Shubert Theatre, operated by I. Hirst Enterprises, Bernie Ferber, manager, Roger L. Stevens, with the approval of the Government of India and in co-operation with the American National Theatre and Academy presents "Dancers of India," starring Shanta Rao and the Kathakali Dancers and musicians, company of 20, first time in the Western Hemisphere, staged by John Coast, the Broadway engagement and First American Tour of Shanta Rao and her Dancers of India is made possible through the assistance of the Asia Foundation. Story teller: Rekha Menon, Mgr. for Shanta Rao: K.P. Vijayan Menon, Kathakali adviser: Guru Kunju Kurup, asst. to Roger L. Stevens: George Hamlin.
Notes: Sam S. Shubert Theater, Washington, D.C., one week only beginning Monday, October 14, 1957.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Chandri, Meera Rao, Karunakaran, Shanta Rao, Thisram, Misram, Chakravagam, Hari Kambhodhi, Nilambhari Ragam, Saveri Ragam, Kambhodhi Ragam, Shankarabaram Ragam, Khantajati Atta Talam, Suneethy, Pachu Pillai, Gopalan Nair, Karunakaran Nair, Vishnu Namboodri, Rekha Menon, solo flute: S.P. Natarajam.

In: Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress).