The merry widow.
Contributors: Bennett, Constance, 1904-1965.; Sircom, Arthur, 1899-1980.; Léon, Victor, 1858-1940.; Stein, Leo, 1862-1920.; Edwardes, George, 1855-1915.; Lehár, Franz, 1870-1948.; Carter Barron Amphitheatre (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1953
Language: eng
Description: Washington Festival, Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. Franz Lehar's "The Merry Widow," book by Victor Leon and Leo Stein, English adaptation by George Edwardes, staged by Arthur Sircom, settings designed by Albert Johnson, music under the direction of Jay Chernis, choral direction by Boris Kogan, choreography staged by Fred Kelly, costumes by Brooks Costume Company, under direction of Ernest Schrapps, entire production under the personal supervision of Constance Bennett.
Notes: Carter Barron Amphitheatre, 1953 season, second production, June 22-28, 1953.

"Carter Barron Amphitheatre Play-goer"--Cover.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Malcolm Betts, Gabrielle, Robert Shaefer, Jack Kauflin, Irra Petina, Robert Watts, Jack Leon, Al Kunz, Loney Lewis, Ellen Kampman, Ernest Sarracino, Dorothea MacFarland, Bill Sully, Darrell Flaherty, Bill McDonald, Sonia Levkova, Joan Sandes.

LC copy accompanied by playbill advertisement for the 1953 Washington Festival of Broadway musicals at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre.

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