Six characters in search of an author
Contributors: Ball, William, 1931-1991; Johnston, Denis, 1901-1984; Weisgall, Hugo; Pirandello, Luigi, 1867-1936; Opera Society of Washington; New York City Opera; Lisner Auditorium (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1960
Language: eng
Description: The Opera Society of Washington presents the first appearances in Washington, D.C. of the New York City Opera, Julius Rudel, general director, a series of American operas, "Six Characters in Search of an Author," an opera in three acts, music by Hugo Weisgall, libretto by Denis Johnston from the play by Luigi Pirandello (commissioned by the Ditson Fund of Columbia University), conducted by Julius Rudel, staged by William Ball, scenery, lighting and costumes by Gary Smith, chorus master William Jonson.
Notes: Lisner Auditorium, February 27-29, 1960. Monday evening, February 29, 1960.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Howard Fried, Grant Williams, Craig Timberlake, John Macurdy, Arnold Voketaitis, Beverly Sills, Joy Clements, Regina Sarfaty, Beatrice Krebs, Mary Lesawyer, Jennie Andrea, Lou Rodgers, Rita Metzger, William Saxon, John Dennison, Don Yule, David Sallade, Paul Ukena, Robert Trehy, Adelaide Bishop, Jean Kraft, Ruth Kobart, Ricky Sherman, Barbara Becker.

LC copy shelved under: Susannah.

With: Susannah / Carlilse Floyd. Issued together.

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