The Donaldson Awards were a set of theatre awards established in 1944 by the drama critic Robert Francis in honor of W. H. Donaldson (1864–1925), the founder of ''The Billboard'' (now ''

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'') magazine. Categories included "best new play", "best new musical", "best performance", "best debut" and "best costumes and set design". The winners were chosen by votes of the theatre community at large with no predetermined nominees and the winners were presented with a gold key and a scroll.Sagolla, Lisa Jo (2003). ''The Girl Who Fell Down A Biography of Joan McCracken''. Boston:

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'', "The Donaldson Awards are the stages' accolades to their own." The awards were discontinued in 1955 having been overshadowed by the Antoinette Perry Awards (

Tony Awards The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual cer ...

List of winners

Eligibility List for 12th Annual Donaldson Awards (containing previous winners)
"Award Winners, 1954–55 Season"
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''. July 9, 1955. (Note: on occasion a single performance won in multiple categories, such as Nanette Fabray winning as both actress and supporting actress for ''High Button Shoes''.)

Plays

Play

* '' The Voice of the Turtle'' (1943–44) * '' The Glass Menagerie'' (1944–45) * ''

State of the Union The State of the Union Address (sometimes abbreviated to SOTU) is an annual message delivered by the president of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress near the beginning of each calendar year on the current conditio ...

'' (1945–46) * ''

All My Sons ''All My Sons'' is a three-act play written in 1946 by Arthur Miller. It opened on Broadway at the Coronet Theatre in New York City on January 29, 1947, closed on November 8, 1949, and ran for 328 performances. It was directed by Elia Kazan (t ...

'' (1946–47) * ''

A Streetcar Named Desire ''A Streetcar Named Desire'' is a play written by Tennessee Williams and first performed on Broadway on December 3, 1947. The play dramatizes the experiences of Blanche DuBois, a former Southern belle who, after encountering a series of person ...

'' (1947–48) * '' Death of a Salesman'' (1948–49) * '' The Member of the Wedding'' (1949–50) * ''

Darkness at Noon ''Darkness at Noon'' (german: link=no, Sonnenfinsternis) is a novel by Hungarian-born novelist Arthur Koestler, first published in 1940. His best known work, it is the tale of Rubashov, an Old Bolshevik who is arrested, imprisoned, and tried f ...

'' (1950–51) * '' The Shrike'' (1951–52) * ''

Picnic A picnic is a meal taken outdoors ( ''al fresco'') as part of an excursion, especially in scenic surroundings, such as a park, lakeside, or other place affording an interesting view, or else in conjunction with a public event such as preceding ...

'' and '' The Crucible'' (1952–53) * '' The Teahouse of the August Moon'' (1953–54) * ''

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'' is a three-act play written by Tennessee Williams. An adaptation of his 1952 short story "Three Players of a Summer Game", the play was written by him between 1953 and 1955. One of Williams's more famous works and his p ...

'' (1954–55)

First Play

* '' Born Yesterday'' (1945–46) * ''

No Exit ''No Exit'' (french: Huis clos, links=no, ) is a 1944 existentialist French play by Jean-Paul Sartre. The play was first performed at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier in May 1944. The play begins with three characters who find themselves waiting ...

'' (1946–47) * '' Mister Roberts'' (1947–48) * ''

Edward, My Son ''Edward, My Son'' is a 1949 British drama film directed by George Cukor for MGM-British Studios that stars Spencer Tracy and Deborah Kerr. The screenplay by Donald Ogden Stewart is based on the 1947 play of the same title by Noel Langley and Ro ...

'' (1948–49) * '' The Member of the Wedding'' (1949–50) * ''

Billy Budd ''Billy Budd, Sailor (An Inside Narrative)'' is a novella by American writer Herman Melville, left unfinished at his death in 1891. Acclaimed by critics as a masterpiece when a hastily transcribed version was finally published in 1924, it quick ...

'' (1950–51) * '' The Shrike'' (1951–52) * ''

The Love of Four Colonels ''The Love of Four Colonels'' is a play by the British writer Peter Ustinov, first performed in 1951. It is a fantasy set around military officers from the four Allied Occupation Powers (American, British, French and Soviet) of postwar Germany. ...

'' (1952–53) * '' Tea and Sympathy'' (1953–54) * '' Inherit the Wind'' (1954–55)

Director (play)

* Moss Hart, ''

Winged Victory The ''Winged Victory of Samothrace'', or the ''Nike of Samothrace'', is a votive monument originally found on the island of Samothrace, north of the Aegean Sea. It is a masterpiece of Greek sculpture from the Hellenistic era, dating from the beg ...

'' (1943–44) *

John Van Druten John William Van Druten (1 June 190119 December 1957) was an English playwright and theatre director. He began his career in London, and later moved to America, becoming a U.S. citizen. He was known for his plays of witty and urbane observation ...

, '' I Remember Mama'' (1944–45) *

Garson Kanin Garson Kanin (November 24, 1912 – March 13, 1999) was an American writer and director of plays and films. Early life Garson Kanin was born in Rochester, New York; his family later relocated to Detroit then to New York City. He attended ...

, '' Born Yesterday'' (1945–46) *

Elia Kazan Elia Kazan (; born Elias Kazantzoglou ( el, Ηλίας Καζαντζόγλου); September 7, 1909 – September 28, 2003) was an American film and theatre director, producer, screenwriter and actor, described by ''The New York Times'' as "one o ...

, ''

'' (1946–47) *

, ''

'' (1947–48) *

, '' Death of a Salesman'' (1948–49) * Harold Clurman, '' The Member of the Wedding'' (1949–50) * Daniel Mann, '' The Rose Tattoo'' (1950–51) * José Ferrer, '' The Shrike'' (1951–52) *

Joshua Logan Joshua Lockwood Logan III (October 5, 1908 – July 12, 1988) was an American director, writer, and actor. He shared a Pulitzer Prize for co-writing the musical '' South Pacific'' and was involved in writing other musicals. Early years Logan ...

, ''

'' (1952–53) *

, '' Tea and Sympathy'' (1953–54) *

, ''

'' (1954–55)

Actor (play)

* Paul Robeson, ''

Othello ''Othello'' (full title: ''The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice'') is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, probably in 1603, set in the contemporary Ottoman–Venetian War (1570–1573) fought for the control of the Island of Cypru ...

'' (1943–44) * Frank Fay, ''

Harvey Harvey, Harveys or Harvey's may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Harvey'' (play), a 1944 play by Mary Chase about a man befriended by an invisible anthropomorphic rabbit * Harvey Awards ("Harveys"), one of the most important awards ...

'' (1944–45) * Louis Calhern, '' The Magnificent Yankee'' (1945–46) *

Laurence Olivier Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier (; 22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and director who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud, was one of a trio of male actors who dominated the Theatre of the U ...

, ''

Oedipus Rex ''Oedipus Rex'', also known by its Greek title, ''Oedipus Tyrannus'' ( grc, Οἰδίπους Τύραννος, ), or ''Oedipus the King'', is an Athenian tragedy by Sophocles that was first performed around 429 BC. Originally, to the ancient Gr ...

'' (1946–47) * Paul Kelly, '' Command Decision'' (1947–48) *

Lee J. Cobb Lee J. Cobb (born Leo Jacoby; December 8, 1911February 11, 1976) was an American actor, known both for film roles and his work on the Broadway stage. He often played arrogant, intimidating and abrasive characters, but he also acted as respectabl ...

, '' Death of a Salesman'' (1948–49) *

Sidney Blackmer Sidney Alderman Blackmer (July 13, 1895 – October 6, 1973) was an American Broadway and film actor active between 1914 and 1971, usually in major supporting roles. Biography Blackmer was born and raised in Salisbury, North Carolina, t ...

, '' Come Back, Little Sheba'' (1949–50) *

Claude Rains William Claude Rains (10 November 188930 May 1967) was a British actor whose career spanned almost seven decades. After his American film debut as Dr. Jack Griffin in ''The Invisible Man'' (1933), he appeared in such highly regarded films as '' ...

, ''

'' (1950–51) * José Ferrer, '' The Shrike'' (1951–52) * Tom Ewell, ''

The Seven Year Itch ''The Seven Year Itch'' is a 1955 American romantic comedy film directed by Billy Wilder, from a screenplay he co-wrote with George Axelrod from the 1952 three-act play. The film stars Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell, who reprised his stage role. ...

'' (1952–53) *

Lloyd Nolan Lloyd Benedict Nolan (August 11, 1902 – September 27, 1985) was an American film and television actor. Among his many roles, Nolan is remembered for originating the role of private investigator Michael Shayne in a series of 1940s B movies. Bi ...

, '' The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial'' (1953–54) *

Paul Muni Paul Muni (born Frederich Meshilem Meier Weisenfreund; September 22, 1895– August 25, 1967) was an American stage and film actor who grew up in Chicago. Muni was a five-time Academy Award nominee, with one win. He started his acting career in ...

, '' Inherit the Wind'' (1954–55)

Actress (play)

Margaret Sullavan Margaret Brooke Sullavan (May 16, 1909 – January 1, 1960) was an American stage and film actress. Sullavan began her career onstage in 1929 with the University Players. In 1933, she caught the attention of film director John M. Stahl and had ...

, '' The Voice of the Turtle'' (1943–44) *

Laurette Taylor Laurette Taylor (born Loretta Helen Cooney; April 1, 1883Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1119; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 859; FHL microfilm: 1241119. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 Un ...

, '' The Glass Menagerie'' (1944–45) *

Judy Holliday Judy Holliday (born Judith Tuvim, June 21, 1921 – June 7, 1965) was an American actress, comedian and singer.Obituary ''Variety'', June 9, 1965, p. 71. She began her career as part of a nightclub act before working in Broadway plays and music ...

, '' Born Yesterday'' (1945–46) *

Ingrid Bergman Ingrid Bergman (29 August 191529 August 1982) was a Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films, television movies, and plays.Obituary ''Variety'', 1 September 1982. With a career spanning five decades, she is often ...

, ''

Joan of Lorraine ''Joan of Lorraine'' is a 1946 play-within-a-play by Maxwell Anderson. Plot It is about a company of actors who stage a dramatization of the story of Joan of Arc, and the effect that the story has on them. As in the musical ''Man of La Mancha'', ...

'' (1946–47) *

Judith Anderson Dame Frances Margaret Anderson, (10 February 18973 January 1992), known professionally as Judith Anderson, was an Australian actress who had a successful career in stage, film and television. A pre-eminent stage actress in her era, she won two ...

, ''

Medea In Greek mythology, Medea (; grc, Μήδεια, ''Mēdeia'', perhaps implying "planner / schemer") is the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis, a niece of Circe and the granddaughter of the sun god Helios. Medea figures in the myth of Jason an ...

'' (1947–48) *

Martita Hunt Martita Edith Hunt (30 January 190013 June 1969) was an Argentine-born British theatre and film actress. She had a dominant stage presence and played a wide range of powerful characters. She is best remembered for her performance as Miss Havi ...

, ''

The Madwoman of Chaillot ''The Madwoman of Chaillot'' (french: La Folle de Chaillot) is a play, a poetic satire, by French dramatist Jean Giraudoux, written in 1943 and first performed in 1945, after his death. The play is in two acts. The story concerns an eccentric woma ...

'' (1948–49) *

Shirley Booth Shirley Booth (born Marjory Ford; August 30, 1898October 16, 1992) was an American actress. One of only 24 performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, Booth was the recipient of an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awa ...

, '' Come Back, Little Sheba'' (1949–50) * Uta Hagen, '' The Country Girl'' (1950–51) * Julie Harris, ''

I Am a Camera ''I Am a Camera'' is a 1951 Broadway play by John Van Druten adapted from Christopher Isherwood's 1939 novel ''Goodbye to Berlin'', which is part of ''The Berlin Stories''. The title is a quotation taken from the novel's first page: "I am a came ...

'' (1951–52) *

, ''

The Time of the Cuckoo ''The Time of the Cuckoo'' is a play by Arthur Laurents. It focuses on the bittersweet romance between Leona Samish, a single American executive secretary vacationing in Europe and Renato Di Rossi, a shopkeeper she meets in Venice. Di Rossi, trappe ...

'' (1952–53) *

Deborah Kerr Deborah Jane Trimmer CBE (30 September 192116 October 2007), known professionally as Deborah Kerr (), was a British actress. She was nominated six times for the Academy Award for Best Actress. During her international film career, Kerr won a G ...

, '' Tea and Sympathy'' (1953–54) *

Kim Stanley Kim Stanley (born Patricia Kimberley Reid; February 11, 1925 – August 20, 2001) was an American actress, primarily in television and theatre, but with occasional film performances. She began her acting career in theatre, and subsequently at ...

, ''

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'' (1954–55)

Supporting Actor (play)

* José Ferrer, ''

'' (1943–44) * Anthony Ross, '' The Glass Menagerie'' (1944–45) *

Marlon Brando Marlon Brando Jr. (April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004) was an American actor. Considered one of the most influential actors of the 20th century, he received numerous accolades throughout his career, which spanned six decades, including two Academ ...

, ''

Truckline Cafe ''Truckline Cafe'' was the title of a 1946 Broadway play written by Maxwell Anderson, directed by Harold Clurman, produced by Elia Kazan, and starring Marlon Brando and Karl Malden. The short-lived play ran only 10 performances and is best remem ...

'' (1945–46) * Tom Ewell, '' John Loves Mary'' (1946–47) * Karl Malden, ''

'' (1947–48) *

Arthur Kennedy John Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914January 5, 1990) was an American stage and film actor known for his versatility in supporting film roles and his ability to create "an exceptional honesty and naturalness on stage", especially in the origi ...

, '' Death of a Salesman'' (1948–49) *

Dennis King Dennis King (born Dennis Pratt, 2 November 1897 – 21 May 1971) was an English actor and singer. Early years Born on 2 November 1897 in Coventry, Warwickshire, or Birmingham, England, King was the son of John and Elizabeth King Pratt. He ...

, '' The Devil's Disciple'' (1949–50) * Eli Wallach, '' The Rose Tattoo'' (1950–51) * John Cromwell, ''

Point of No Return The point of no return (PNR or PONR) is the point beyond which one must continue on one's current course of action because turning back is dangerous, physically impossible or difficult, or prohibitively expensive. The point of no return can be a ...

'' (1951–52) *

John Williams John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932)Nylund, Rob (15 November 2022)Classic Connection review ''WBOI'' ("For the second time this year, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic honored American composer, conductor, and arranger John Williams, who wa ...

, '' Dial "M" for Murder'' (1952–53) * John Kerr, '' Tea and Sympathy'' (1953–54) *

Ed Begley Edward James Begley Sr. (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film ''Sweet Bird of Youth'' (1962) an ...

, '' Inherit the Wind'' (1954–55)

Supporting Actress (play)

* Audrey Christie, '' The Voice of the Turtle'' (1943–44) * Josephine Hull, ''

'' (1944–45) *

Barbara Bel Geddes Barbara Bel Geddes (October 31, 1922 – August 8, 2005) was an American stage and screen actress, artist, and children's author whose career spanned almost five decades. She was best known for her starring role as Miss Ellie Ewing in the t ...

, ''

Deep Are the Roots ''Deep Are the Roots'' is a 1945 play by Arnaud d'Usseau and James Gow (writer), James Gow about a Military awards and decorations, decorated African-American soldier who has returned from World War II. Plot Brett is an African American who grew u ...

'' (1945–46) * Margaret Phillips, '' Another Part of the Forest'' (1946–47) *

Kim Hunter Kim Hunter (born Janet Cole; November 11, 1922 – September 11, 2002) was an American theatre, film, and television actress. She achieved prominence for portraying Stella Kowalski in the original production of Tennessee Williams' ''A Streetcar N ...

, ''

'' (1947–48) *

Mildred Dunnock Mildred Dorothy Dunnock (January 25, 1901 – July 5, 1991) was an American stage and screen actress. She was twice nominated for an Academy Award: first ''Death of a Salesman'' in 1951, then ''Baby Doll'' in 1956. Early life Born in Baltimore, ...

, '' Death of a Salesman'' (1948–49) * Julie Harris, '' The Member of the Wedding'' (1949–50) *

Phyllis Love Phyllis Ann Love (December 21, 1925 – October 30, 2011) was an American theater and television actress. Early years Love was born in Des Moines, Iowa. Her parents were Jack Love, who owned a food market, and Lois Love, who owned a cafe prior t ...

, '' The Rose Tattoo'' (1950–51) *

Marian Winters Marian Winters (April 19, 1920 – November 3, 1978) was an American dramatist and actress of stage, film, and television. Biography Marian Winters was born Marian Weinstein, the eldest of four sisters born to Morris and Sophie Weinstein. Her ...

, ''

'' (1951–52) *

, ''

'' (1952–53) * Jo Van Fleet, '' The Trip to Bountiful'' (1953–54) * Eileen Heckart, ''

The Bad Seed ''The Bad Seed'' is a 1954 novel by American writer William March, the last of his major works published before his death. Nominated for the 1955 National Book Award for Fiction, ''The Bad Seed'' tells the story of a mother's realization that h ...

'' (1954–55)

Male Debut (play)

* Paul Douglas, '' Born Yesterday'' (1945–46) * Claude Dauphin, ''

'' (1946–47) *

James Whitmore James Allen Whitmore Jr. (October 1, 1921 – February 6, 2009) was an American actor. He received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Theatre World Award, and a Tony Award, plus two Aca ...

, '' Command Decision'' (1947–48) *

Charles Boyer Charles Boyer (; 28 August 1899 – 26 August 1978) was a French-American actor who appeared in more than 80 films between 1920 and 1976. After receiving an education in drama, Boyer started on the stage, but he found his success in American fi ...

, ''

Red Gloves ''Red Gloves'' is a play by Jean-Paul Sartre. It appeared on Broadway in 1948 in a production starring John Dall and Charles Boyer. It was originally called ''Dirty Hands, Crime Passionel''. Jed Haris directed the Broadway production. Satre succe ...

'' (1948–49) * Brandon deWilde, '' The Member of the Wedding'' (1949–50) * Denholm Elliott, '' Ring Round the Moon'' (1950–51) *

John Hodiak John Hodiak ( ; April 16, 1914 – October 19, 1955) was an American actor who worked in radio, stage and film. Early life Hodiak was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Anna (Pogorzelec) and Walter Hodiak. He was of Ukrainian and ...

, '' The Chase'' (1951–52) * Menasha Skulnik, '' The Fifth Season'' (1952–53) *

Louis Jourdan Louis Jourdan (born Louis Robert Gendre; 19 June 1921 – 14 February 2015) was a French film and television actor. He was known for his suave roles in several Hollywood films, including Alfred Hitchcock's ''The Paradine Case'' (1947), '' Lette ...

, ''

The Immoralist ''The Immoralist'' (french: L'Immoraliste) is a novel by André Gide, published in France in 1902. Plot ''The Immoralist'' is a recollection of events that Michel narrates to his three visiting friends. One of those friends solicits job search ...

'' (1953–54) * Buddy Hackett, ''

Lunatics and Lovers ''Lunatics and Lovers'' ( it, Culastrisce nobile veneziano) is a 1976 Italian comedy film directed by Flavio Mogherini. Cast * Marcello Mastroianni as Marquis Luca Maria * Lino Toffolo as Agostino * Claudia Mori as Luca Maria's wife * Adrian ...

'' (1954–55)

Female Debut (play)

* Susan Douglas, '' He Who Gets Slapped'' (1945–46) * Patricia Neal, '' Another Part of the Forest'' (1946–47) * June Lockhart, '' For Love or Money'' (1947–48) *

, ''

'' (1948–49) * Joan Lorring, '' Come Back, Little Sheba'' (1949–50) *

Dominique Blanchar Dominique Blanchar (born Dominique Marie Thérèse Blanchard; 2 June 1927 – 19 November 2018) was a stage, television, and film actress from France. She won two Molière Awards in her career. Personal life Dominique Blanchar was born in Pari ...

, ''

L'Ecole des Femmes ''The School for Wives'' (french: L'école des femmes; ) is a theatrical comedy written by the seventeenth century French playwright Molière and considered by some critics to be one of his finest achievements. It was first staged at the Théâ ...

'' (1950–51) *

Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993) was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognised as both a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the American Film Institute as the AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars, t ...

, '' Gigi'' (1951–52) *

Geraldine Page Geraldine Sue Page (November 22, 1924June 13, 1987) was an American actress. With a career which spanned four decades across film, stage, and television, Page was the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Acade ...

, '' Mid-Summer'' (1952–53) *

, '' Tea and Sympathy'' (1953–54) *

Loretta Leversee Loretta is a female given name, the masculine version being Lauro. The name derives its name from the laurel tree which is symbolic of victory. This name is Italian in origin; it was popularized in the United States in the 1930s. It has many varia ...

, ''

Home Is the Hero ''Home Is the Hero'' is a 1959 Irish drama film directed by Fielder Cook. It was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Walter Macken – Paddo O'Reilly * Eileen Crowe – Daylia O'Reilly * Arthur Kennedy – Willie O ...

'' (1954–55)

Settings (play)

Stewart Chaney Stewart may refer to: People * Stewart (name), Scottish surname and given name *Clan Stewart, a Scottish clan *Clan Stewart of Appin, a Scottish clan Places Canada * Stewart, British Columbia *Stewart Township, Nipissing District, Ontario (hist ...

, '' The Voice of the Turtle'' (1943–44) * George Jenkins, '' I Remember Mama'' (1944–45) *

Jo Mielziner Joseph "Jo" Mielziner (March 19, 1901 – March 15, 1976) was an American theatrical scenic, and lighting designer born in Paris, France. He was described as "the most successful set designer of the Golden era of Broadway", and worked on both sta ...

, '' Dream Girl'' (1945–46) * Cecil Beaton, '' Lady Windermere's Fan'' (1946–47) *

, ''

'' (1947–48) *

, '' Death of a Salesman'' (1948–49) *

, '' The Innocents'' (1949–50) * Frederick Fox, ''

'' (1950–51) * Cecil Beaton, ''

The Grass Harp ''The Grass Harp'' is a novel by Truman Capote published on October 1, 1951Clarke, Gerald. ''Capote: A Biography'' (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1988), page 224. It tells the story of an orphaned boy and two elderly ladies who observe life from a ...

'' (1951–52) * Lemuel Ayers, '' Camino Real'' (1952–53) * Peter Larkin, '' The Teahouse of the August Moon'' (1953–54) * Peter Larkin, '' Inherit the Wind'' (1954–55)

Costumes (play)

* Motley Theatre Design Group, ''

Lovers and Friends ''Lovers and Friends'' is an American soap opera that aired on NBC from January 3 to May 6, 1977. When the show didn't catch on immediately, NBC put the show on hiatus for seven months, and then brought it back on December 6, 1977 as a retooled sh ...

'' (1943–44) *

Lucinda Ballard Lucinda Ballard (April 3, 1906 – August 19, 1993) was an American costume designer who worked primarily in Broadway theatre. Born Lucinda Davis Goldsborough in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ballard studied at the Art Students League in New York City. ...

, '' I Remember Mama'' (1944–45) * Motley Theatre Design Group, ''

Pygmalion Pygmalion or Pigmalion may refer to: Mythology * Pygmalion (mythology), a sculptor who fell in love with his statue Stage * ''Pigmalion'' (opera), a 1745 opera by Jean-Philippe Rameau * ''Pygmalion'' (Rousseau), a 1762 melodrama by Jean-Jacques ...

'' (1945–46) * Cecil Beaton, '' Lady Windermere's Fan'' (1946–47) *

David Ffolkes David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". w ...

, '' Man and Superman'' (1947–48) *

Christian Bérard Christian Bérard (20 August 1902 – 11 February 1949), also known as Bebè, was a French artist, fashion illustrator and designer. Bérard and his lover Boris Kochno, who worked for the Ballets Russes and was also co-founder of the Ballets d ...

, ''

'' (1948–49) *

James Bailey James Bailey may refer to: People Academics * James Bailey (classical scholar) (died 1864), English schoolmaster * J. O. Bailey (1903–1979), professor of literature * Jay Bailey (James E. Bailey, 1944–2001), American biochemical engineer and ...

, ''

As You Like It ''As You Like It'' is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the First Folio in 1623. The play's first performance is uncertain, though a performance at Wilton House in 1603 has b ...

'' (1949–50) * Oliver Messel, ''

Romeo and Juliet ''Romeo and Juliet'' is a Shakespearean tragedy, tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about the romance between two Italian youths from feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetim ...

''; and Castillo, '' Ring Round the Moon'' (1950–51) *

Audrey Gruddas Audrey () is an English feminine given name. It is the Anglo-Norman form of the Anglo-Saxon name ''Æðelþryð'', composed of the elements '' æðel'' "noble" and ''þryð'' "strength". The Anglo-Norman form of the name was applied to Saint Aud ...

, '' Caesar and Cleopatra'' (1951–52) * Lemuel Ayers, '' Camino Real'' (1952–53) * Richard Whorf, '' Ondine'' (1953–54) * Cecil Beaton, '' Quadrille'' (1954–55)

Musicals

Musical

* '' Carmen Jones'' (1943–44) * ''

Carousel A carousel or carrousel (mainly North American English), merry-go-round (List of sovereign states, international), roundabout (British English), or hurdy-gurdy (an old term in Australian English, in South Australia, SA) is a type of amusement ...

'' (1944–45) * '' Show Boat'' (revival) (1945–46) * ''

Finian's Rainbow ''Finian's Rainbow'' is a musical with a book by E. Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Burton Lane, produced by Lee Sabinson. The original 1947 Broadway production ran for 725 performances, while a film version was re ...

'' (1946–47) * ''

High Button Shoes ''High Button Shoes'' is a 1947 musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Sammy Cahn and book by George Abbott and Stephen Longstreet. It was based on the semi-autobiographical 1946 novel ''The Sisters Liked Them Handsome'' by Stephen Longstre ...

'' (1947–48) * '' South Pacific'' (1948–49) * ''

The Consul ''The Consul'' is an opera in three acts with music and libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti, his first full-length opera. Performance history Its first performance was on March 1, 1950 at the Schubert Theatre in Philadelphia with Patricia Neway as the ...

'' (1949–50) * ''

Guys and Dolls ''Guys and Dolls'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. It is based on "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown" (1933) and "Blood Pressure", which are two short stories by Damon Runyon, and also bo ...

'' (1950–51) * '' Pal Joey'' (revival) (1951–52) * '' Wonderful Town'' (1952–53) * '' The Golden Apple'' (1953–54) * ''

The Pajama Game ''The Pajama Game'' is a musical based on the 1953 novel '' 7½ Cents'' by Richard Bissell. The book is by George Abbott and Richard Bissell; the music and lyrics are by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. and dances were staged by Bob Fosse in his c ...

'' (1954–55)

Director (musical)

Hassard Short Hubert Edward Hassard Short (15 October 1877 – 9 October 1956), usually known as Hassard Short, was an actor, stage director, set designer and lighting designer in musical theatre Kenrick, JohnWho's Who in Musicals: Short, HassardMusicals101.co ...

, '' Carmen Jones'' (1943–44) *

Rouben Mamoulian Rouben Zachary Mamoulian ( ; hy, Ռուբէն Մամուլեան; October 8, 1897 – December 4, 1987) was an American film and theatre director. Early life Mamoulian was born in Tiflis, Russian Empire, to a family of Armenian descent. H ...

, ''

'' (1944–45) *

George Abbott George Francis Abbott (June 25, 1887 – January 31, 1995) was an American theatre producer, director, playwright, screenwriter, film director and producer whose career spanned eight decades. Early years Abbott was born in Forestville, New Yo ...

, ''

Billion Dollar Baby ''Billion Dollar Baby'' is a musical with the book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and the score by Morton Gould. Comden and Green were fresh from their success with '' On the Town'', and the production team was something of an ''On ...

'' (1945–46) *

, '' Annie Get Your Gun'' (1946–47) *

, ''

'' (1947–48) *

, '' South Pacific'' (1948–49) *

Gian Carlo Menotti Gian Carlo Menotti (, ; July 7, 1911 – February 1, 2007) was an Italian composer, librettist, director, and playwright who is primarily known for his output of 25 operas. Although he often referred to himself as an American composer, he kept h ...

, ''

'' (1949–50) *

George S. Kaufman George Simon Kaufman (November 16, 1889June 2, 1961) was an American playwright, theater director and producer, humorist, and drama critic. In addition to comedies and political satire, he wrote several musicals for the Marx Brothers and others. ...

, ''

'' (1950–51) * David Alexander, '' Pal Joey'' (1951–52) *

, '' Wonderful Town'' (1952–53) *

Albert Marre Albert Marre (September 20, 1924 – September 4, 2012) was an American stage director and producer. He directed the stage musical '' Man of La Mancha'' in 1965, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical. Biography Early life ...

, '' Kismet'' (1953–54) *

and

Jerome Robbins Jerome Robbins (born Jerome Wilson Rabinowitz; October 11, 1918 – July 29, 1998) was an American dancer, choreographer, film director, theatre director and producer who worked in classical ballet, on stage, film, and television. Among his nu ...

, ''

'' (1954–55)

Actor (musical)

* Bobby Clark, '' Mexican Hayride'' (1943–44) * John Raitt, ''

'' (1944–45) *

Ray Bolger Raymond Wallace Bolger (January 10, 1904 – January 15, 1987) was an American actor, dancer, singer, vaudevillian and stage performer (particularly musical theatre) who started in the silent-film era. Bolger was a major Broadway performer in ...

, ''

Three to Make Ready 3 is a number, numeral, and glyph. 3, three, or III may also refer to: * AD 3, the third year of the AD era * 3 BC, the third year before the AD era * March, the third month Books * ''Three of Them'' (Russian: ', literally, "three"), a 1901 n ...

'' (1945–46) *

David Wayne David Wayne (born Wayne James McMeekan, January 30, 1914 – February 9, 1995) was an American stage and screen actor with a career spanning over 50 years. Early life and career Wayne was born in Traverse City, Michigan, the son of Helen M ...

, ''

'' (1946–47) *

Paul Hartman Paul Hartman (March 1, 1904 – October 2, 1973) was an American dancer, stage performer and television actor. Early years Born in San Francisco, California, Hartman was the son of Ferris Hartman, who was sometimes called the "Ziegfeld of ...

, ''

Angel in the Wings ''Angel in the Wings'' is a musical revue with songs by Bob Hilliard and Carl Sigman and sketches by Hank Ladd, Ted Luce, Paul Hartman, and Grace Hartman. In addition to contributing sketches, the Hartmans headlined the original Broadway produc ...

'' (1947–48) * Alfred Drake, '' Kiss Me, Kate'' (1948–49) *

Todd Duncan Robert Todd Duncan (February 12, 1903 – February 28, 1998) was an American baritone opera singer and actor. One of the first African-Americans to sing with a major opera company, Duncan is also noted for appearing as Porgy in the premier produ ...

, '' Lost in the Stars'' (1949–50) *

Yul Brynner Yuliy Borisovich Briner (russian: link=no, Юлий Борисович Бринер; July 11, 1920 – October 10, 1985), known professionally as Yul Brynner, was a Russian-born actor. He was best known for his portrayal of King Mongkut in the ...

, ''

The King and I ''The King and I'' is the fifth musical by the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is based on Margaret Landon's novel '' Anna and the King of Siam'' (1944), which is in turn derived from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, governess to the childre ...

'' (1950–51) * Phil Silvers, '' Top Banana'' (1951–52) * Thomas Mitchell, ''

Hazel Flagg ''Hazel Flagg'' is a 1953 musical, book by Ben Hecht, based on a story by James H. Street. The lyrics are by Bob Hilliard, and music by Jule Styne. The musical is based on the 1937 screwball comedy film '' Nothing Sacred'', the primary screenwrit ...

'' (1952–53) * Alfred Drake, '' Kismet'' (1953–54) *

Cyril Ritchard Cyril Joseph Trimnell-Ritchard (1 December 1898 – 18 December 1977), known professionally as Cyril Ritchard, was an Australian stage, screen and television actor, and director. He is best remembered today for his performance as Captain Hook in ...

, '' Peter Pan'' (1954–55)

Actress (musical)

Mary Martin Mary Virginia Martin (December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990) was an American actress and singer. A muse of Rodgers and Hammerstein, she originated many leading roles on stage over her career, including Nellie Forbush in '' South Pacific'' (194 ...

, ''

One Touch of Venus ''One Touch of Venus'' is a 1943 musical with music written by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Ogden Nash, and book by S. J. Perelman and Nash, based on the 1885 novella ''The Tinted Venus'' by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, and very loosely spoofing the Pygma ...

'' (1943–44) *

Beatrice Lillie Beatrice Gladys Lillie, Lady Peel (29 May 1894 – 20 January 1989), known as Bea Lillie, was a Canadian-born British actress, singer and comedic performer. She began to perform as a child with her mother and sister. She made her West End debu ...

, '' Seven Lively Arts'' (1944–45) * Betty Garrett, ''

Call Me Mister ''Call Me Mister'' is a revue with sketches by Arnold Auerbach and words and music by Harold Rome. The title refers to troops who are happily returning to civilian life and no longer want to be addressed by their military ranks. The Broadway pr ...

'' (1945–46) * Ethel Merman, '' Annie Get Your Gun'' (1946–47) * Nanette Fabray, ''

'' (1947–48) *

, '' South Pacific'' (1948–49) * Patricia Neway, ''

'' (1949–50) *

, '' A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'' (1950–51) * Vivienne Segal, '' Pal Joey'' (1951–52) * Rosalind Russell, '' Wonderful Town'' (1952–53) *

, '' By the Beautiful Sea'' (1953–54) *

, '' Peter Pan'' (1954–55)

Supporting Actor (musical)

* Kenny Baker, ''

'' (1943–44) * Burl Ives, '' Sing Out, Sweet Land'' (1944–45) * Tom Helmore, ''

Day Before Spring A day is the time period of a full rotation of the Earth with respect to the Sun. On average, this is 24 hours, 1440 minutes, or 86,400 seconds. In everyday life, the word "day" often refers to a solar day, which is the length between two solar ...

'' (1945–46) *

, ''

'' (1946–47) * Jack McCauley, ''

'' (1947–48) * Myron McCormick, '' South Pacific'' (1948–49) * Wally Cox, ''

Dance Me a Song Dance is a performing art form consisting of sequences of movement, either improvised or purposefully selected. This movement has aesthetic and often symbolic value. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoi ...

'' (1949–50) *

Russell Nype Russell Harold Nype (April 26, 1920 – May 27, 2018) was an American actor and singer. Early years Born in Zion, Illinois, Nype majored in speech and English at Lake Forest College, earning a bachelor's degree. In World War II, he served in t ...

, '' Call Me Madam'' (1950–51) *

Tony Bavaar Tony may refer to: People and fictional characters * Tony (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Gregory Tony (born 1978), American law enforcement officer * Motu Tony (born 1981), New Zealand international rugby leagu ...

, '' Paint Your Wagon'' (1951–52) * Jack Whiting, ''

'' (1952–53) *

Harry Belafonte Harry Belafonte (born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr.; March 1, 1927) is an American singer, activist, and actor. As arguably the most successful Jamaican-American pop star, he popularized the Trinbagonian Caribbean musical style with an interna ...

, ''

John Murray Anderson's Almanac ''John Murray Anderson's Almanac'' is a musical revue, featuring the music of the songwriting team of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, as well as other composers. It was conceived by John Murray Anderson. Productions ''John Murray Anderson's Almanac ...

'' (1953–54) *

, '' Peter Pan'' (1954–55)

Supporting Actress (musical)

* June Havoc, '' Mexican Hayride'' (1943–44) *

Joan McCracken Joan Hume McCracken (December 31, 1917 – November 1, 1961) was an American dancer and actress who became famous for her role as Sylvie ("The Girl Who Falls Down") in the original 1943 production of ''Oklahoma!'' She also was noted for her per ...

, ''

Bloomer Girl ''Bloomer Girl'' is a 1944 Broadway musical with music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, and a book by Sig Herzig and Fred Saidy, based on an unpublished play by writer Daniel Lewis James and his wife Lilith.Suskin, 89 The plot concerns ind ...

'' (1944–45) * Carol Bruce, '' Show Boat'' (1945–46) * Polyna Stoska, '' Street Scene'' (1946–47) * Nanette Fabray, ''

'' (1947–48) * Juanita Hall, '' South Pacific'' (1948–49) *

Gloria Lane Gloria Lane Krachmalnick (June 6, 1925 – November 22, 2016, Trenton, New Jersey) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano who had an active international performance career from 1949 to 1976. In her early career she distinguished herself by creat ...

, ''

'' (1949–50) * Doretta Morrow, ''

'' (1950–51) *

Helen Gallagher Helen Gallagher (born July 19, 1926) is an American actress, dancer, and singer. She is the recipient of three Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Drama Desk Award. Early years Born in Brooklyn, she was raised in Scarsdale, New York, and the Br ...

, '' Pal Joey'' (1951–52) * Edie Adams (as Edith Adams), '' Wonderful Town'' (1952–53) *

Gwen Verdon Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon (January 13, 1925October 18, 2000) was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for t ...

, '' Can-Can'' (1953–54) *

Carol Haney Carol Haney (born Carolyn Haney; December 24, 1924 – May 10, 1964) was an American dancer and actress. After assisting Gene Kelly in choreographing films, Haney won a Tony Award for her role in Broadway's ''The Pajama Game'', while later w ...

, ''

'' (1954–55)

Male Debut (musical)

Jules Munshin Jules Munshin (February 22, 1915 – February 19, 1970) was an American actor, comedian and singer who had made his name on Broadway when he starred in ''Call Me Mister''. His additional Broadway credits include ''The Gay Life'' and ''Barefoot ...

, ''

'' (1945–46) *

Albert Sharpe Albert Sharpe (15 April 1885 – 13 February 1970) was a Northern Irish stage and film actor. Life and work Albert Edward Sharpe was born at 8 Goudy's Court in Belfast on 15 April 1885, one of six children born to fishmonger John Sharpe, a Pres ...

, ''

'' (1946–47) *

Sid Caesar Isaac Sidney Caesar (September 8, 1922 – February 12, 2014) was an American comic actor, comedian and writer. With a career spanning 60 years, he was best known for two pioneering 1950s live television series: ''Your Show of Shows'' (1950� ...

, ''

Make Mine Manhattan ''Make Mine Manhattan'' is a 1948 Broadway revue with music by Richard Lewine, lyrics by Hassard Short, and sketches by Arnold Horwitt and produced by Joseph Hyman. Production ''Make Mine Manhattan'' premiered on Broadway at the Broadhurst Thea ...

'' (1947–48) * Ezio Pinza, '' South Pacific'' (1948–49) * Wally Cox, ''

'' (1949–50) *

Robert Alda Robert Alda (born Alfonso Giuseppe Giovanni Roberto D'Abruzzo; February 26, 1914 – May 3, 1986) was an Italian-American theatrical and film actor, a singer, and a dancer. He was the father of actors Alan and Antony Alda. Alda was featured in a ...

, ''

'' (1950–51) *

, '' Paint Your Wagon'' (1951–52) * Ronny Graham, '' New Faces of 1952'' (1952–53) *

Billy De Wolfe William Andrew Jones (February 18, 1907 – March 5, 1974), better known as Billy De Wolfe, was an American character actor. He was active in films from the mid-1940s until his death in 1974. Early life and early stage career Born William Andr ...

, ''

'' (1953–54) * David Daniels, ''

Plain and Fancy ''Plain and Fancy'' is a musical comedy with a book by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman, lyrics by Arnold Horwitt, and music by Albert Hague. One of the first depictions of an Amish community in American pop culture, it includes a traditional barn r ...

'' (1954–55)

Female Debut (musical)

Pearl Bailey Pearl Mae Bailey (March 29, 1918 – August 17, 1990) was an American actress, singer and author. After appearing in vaudeville, she made her Broadway debut in '' St. Louis Woman'' in 1946. She received a Special Tony Award for the title role i ...

, ''

St. Louis Woman ''St. Louis Woman'' is a 1946 American musical theatre, musical by Arna Bontemps and Countee Cullen with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Johnny Mercer (lyrics). The musical opened at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York on March 30, 1946, an ...

'' (1945–46) *

Marion Bell Marion Lee Bell (November 16, 1919 – December 14, 1997) was an American singer and musical theatre performer best known for her role in the Broadway musical ''Brigadoon''.Mel GussowMarion Bell, Star of 'Brigadoon,' Dies at 78''New York Times'' ...

, ''

Brigadoon ''Brigadoon'' is a musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, and music by Frederick Loewe. The song " Almost Like Being in Love", from the musical, has become a standard. It features two American tourists who stumble upon Brigadoon, a ...

'' (1946–47) *

Valerie Bettis Valerie Elizabeth Bettis (December 1919 – 26 September 1982) was an American modern dancer and choreographer. She found success in musical theatre, ballet, and as a solo dancer. Biography Valerie Bettis was born on either December 19 or Dec ...

, ''

Inside U.S.A. ''Inside U.S.A.'' is a musical revue by Arthur Schwartz (music) and Howard Dietz (lyrics). It was loosely based on the book '' Inside U.S.A.'' by John Gunther. Sketches were written by Arnold M. Auerbach, Moss Hart, and Arnold B. Horwitt. Produc ...

'' (1947–48) *

Yvonne Adair Yvonne Madeleine Adair (18 March 1897 – 17 December 1989) was a pianist, teacher and composer whose educational compositions still regularly appear in the graded pieces of music college examination boards. Some pieces were published under the pe ...

, ''

Lend an Ear ''Lend an Ear'' is a musical revue with a book, music, and lyrics by Charles Gaynor and additional sketches by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman.Gaynor, CharleLend an Ear:An Intimate Musical Revuegoogle books), Samuel French, Inc., 1948, Producti ...

'' (1948–49) *

, ''

'' (1949–50) *

Vivian Blaine Vivian Blaine (born Vivian Stapleton; November 21, 1921 – December 9, 1995) was an American actress and singer, best known for originating the role of Miss Adelaide in the musical theater production of ''Guys and Dolls'', as well as appearin ...

, ''

'' (1950–51) *

Olga San Juan Olga San Juan (March 16, 1927January 3, 2009) was an American actress. Born in Brooklyn, she began her brief film career with Paramount Pictures after being scouted at Copacabana. She performed in several Hollywood musicals in the 1940s and on ...

, '' Paint Your Wagon'' (1951–52) * Edie Adams (as Edith Adams), '' Wonderful Town'' (1952–53) * Hermione Gingold, ''

'' (1953–54) *

Julie Andrews Dame Julie Andrews (born Julia Elizabeth Wells; 1 October 1935) is an English actress, singer, and author. She has garnered numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over seven decades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Fi ...

, '' The Boy Friend'' (1954–55)

Dance Direction

Agnes de Mille Agnes George de Mille (September 18, 1905 – October 7, 1993) was an American dancer and choreographer. Early years Agnes de Mille was born in New York City into a well-connected family of theater professionals. Her father William C. deMill ...

, ''

'' (1943–44) *

, ''

'' (1944–45) *

, ''

'' (1945–46) *

, ''

'' (1946–47) *

, ''

'' (1947–48) * Gower Champion, ''

'' (1948–49) * Jack Cole, '' Alive and Kicking'' (1949–50) *

, ''

'' (1950–51) * Robert Alton, '' Pal Joey'' (1951–52) *

, '' Two's Company'' (1952–53) * Michael Kidd, '' Can-Can'' (1953–54) * Bob Fosse, ''

'' (1954–55)

Male Dancer

Paul Haakon Paul Haakon (September 7, 1911 – August 16, 1992), born Paul Haakon Løngreen Nilson Panduoro, was a Danish ballerina and Broadway dancer. Life and career Early life Haakon was born on September 7, 1911, in Fredericia, Denmark. He studied ...

, '' Mexican Hayride'' (1943–44) * Peter Birch, ''

'' (1944–45) *

, ''

'' (1945–46) * James Mitchell, ''

'' (1946–47) * Harold Lang, '' Look Ma, I'm Dancin'' (1947–48) *

, '' Where's Charley?'' (1948–49) * Jack Cole, '' Alive and Kicking'' (1949–50) * Harold Lang, '' Make a Wish'' (1950–51) * Harold Lang, '' Pal Joey'' (1951–52) *

John Brascia John F. Brascia (May 11, 1932 – February 19, 2013) was an American actor and dancer, best known for his dancing partnerships on film with Vera-Ellen in '' White Christmas'' (1954) and with Cyd Charisse and Liliane Montevecchi in ''Meet Me in ...

, ''

'' (1952–53) *

Jonathan Lucas Jonathan Lucas was a former United Nations civil servant. He was appointed Secretary of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) in 2010 in replacement of Koli Kouame. Career Lucas holds a doctoral degree in International Law/Economi ...

, '' The Golden Apple'' (1953–54) *

Daniel Nagrin Daniel Nagrin (May 22, 1917 – December 29, 2008) was an American modern dancer, choreographer, teacher, and author. He was born in New York City. Nagrin studied with Martha Graham, Anna Sokolow, Hanya Holm, Bill Matons and Helen Tamiris whom ...

, ''

'' (1954–55)

Female Dancer

* Sono Osato, ''

'' (1943–44) *

Bambi Linn Bambi Linn (born Bambina Linnemeier; April 26, 1926) is an American dancer, choreographer, and actress. Linn trained extensively with noted choreographer Agnes de Mille. At the age of 17, she made her Broadway debut in the original production o ...

, ''

'' (1944–45) *

, ''

'' (1945–46) * Anita Alvarez, ''

'' (1946–47) *

, ''

'' (1947–48) *

Viola Essen Viola Essen (August 11, 1925 – January 16, 1970), was an American ballet dancer. She was a student of Mikhail Mordkin, and an original member of the Ballet Theatre, precursor to the American Ballet Theatre. Early life and education Essen was b ...

, '' Along Fifth Avenue'' (1948–49) * Anita Alvarez, '' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' (1949–50) *

Janet Collins Janet Collins (March 7, 1917 – May 28, 2003) was an African American ballet dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She performed on Broadway, in films, and appeared frequently on television. She was among the pioneers of black ballet dancing, one o ...

, '' Out of This World'' (1950–51) *

Gemze de Lappe Gemze de Lappe (February 28, 1922, Portsmouth, Virginia – November 11, 2017 Manhattan) was an American dancer who worked very closely with Agnes de Mille and was frequently partnered by de Mille's favorite male dancer, James Mitchell. Born to ...

, '' Paint Your Wagon'' (1951–52) * Nora Kaye, '' Two's Company'' (1952–53) *

, '' Can-Can'' (1953–54) *

, ''

'' (1954–55)

Book (musical)

Oscar Hammerstein II Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) director in the musical theater for almost 40 years. He won eight Ton ...

, '' Carmen Jones'' (1943–44) *

, ''

'' (1944–45) *

, '' Show Boat'' (1945–46) * Yip Harburg (as E.Y. Harburg) and

Fred Saidy Fred Saidy (February 11, 1907 – May 14, 1982) was an American playwright and screenwriter. Biography Born in Los Angeles, California, Saidy began his writing career in 1943 with the screenplay for the Red Skelton comedy ''I Dood It''. The fol ...

, ''

'' (1946–47) *

, ''

Allegro Allegro may refer to: Common meanings * Allegro (music), a tempo marking indicate to play fast, quickly and bright * Allegro (ballet), brisk and lively movement Artistic works * L'Allegro (1645), a poem by John Milton * ''Allegro'' (Satie), an ...

'' (1947–48) *

and

, '' South Pacific'' (1948–49) *

, ''

'' (1949–50) * Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, ''

'' (1950–51) *

John O'Hara John Henry O'Hara (January 31, 1905 – April 11, 1970) was one of America's most prolific writers of short stories, credited with helping to invent ''The New Yorker'' magazine short story style.John O'Hara: Stories, Charles McGrath, ed., The L ...

, '' Pal Joey'' (1951–52) *

Joseph Fields Joseph Albert Fields (February 21, 1895 – March 4, 1966)According to the State of California. ''California Death Index, 1940–1997''. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, Californiaancestry.com/ ...

and Jerome Chodorov, '' Wonderful Town'' (1952–53) * John La Touche, '' The Golden Apple'' (1953–54) *

and Richard Bissell, ''

'' (1954–55)

Lyrics (musical)

, '' Carmen Jones'' (1943–44) *

, ''

'' (1944–45) *

, '' Show Boat'' (1945–46) * Irving Berlin, '' Annie Get Your Gun'' (1946–47) *

, ''

'' (1947–48) *

, '' South Pacific'' (1948–49) *

, ''

'' (1949–50) * Frank Loesser, ''

'' (1950–51) *

Lorenz Hart Lorenz Milton Hart (May 2, 1895 – November 22, 1943) was an American lyricist and half of the Broadway songwriting team Rodgers and Hart. Some of his more famous lyrics include " Blue Moon", " The Lady Is a Tramp", "Manhattan", "Bewitched, Both ...

, '' Pal Joey'' (1951–52) * Betty Comden and Adolph Green, '' Wonderful Town'' (1952–53) * John La Touche, '' The Golden Apple'' (1953–54) * Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, ''

'' (1954–55)

Score (musical)

Georges Bizet Georges Bizet (; 25 October 18383 June 1875) was a French composer of the Romantic music, Romantic era. Best known for his operas in a career cut short by his early death, Bizet achieved few successes before his final work, ''Carmen'', whi ...

, '' Carmen Jones'' (1943–44) *

Richard Rodgers Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American Musical composition, composer who worked primarily in musical theater. With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers was one of the most ...

, ''

'' (1944–45) *

Jerome Kern Jerome David Kern (January 27, 1885 – November 11, 1945) was an American composer of musical theatre and popular music. One of the most important American theatre composers of the early 20th century, he wrote more than 700 songs, used in over ...

, '' Show Boat'' (1945–46) * Irving Berlin, '' Annie Get Your Gun'' (1946–47) *

, ''

'' (1947–48) *

, '' South Pacific'' (1948–49) *

, ''

'' (1949–50) * Frank Loesser, ''

'' (1950–51) *

, '' Pal Joey'' (1951–52) *

Leonard Bernstein Leonard Bernstein ( ; August 25, 1918 – October 14, 1990) was an American conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian. Considered to be one of the most important conductors of his time, he was the first America ...

, '' Wonderful Town'' (1952–53) *

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, '' Kismet'' (1953–54) * Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, ''

'' (1954–55)

Settings (musical)

* Howard Bay, '' Carmen Jones'' (1943–44) * Howard Bay, '' Up in Central Park'' (1944–45) * Robert Edmond Jones, '' Lute Song'' (1945–46) * Oliver Smith, ''

'' (1946–47) * Oliver Smith, ''

'' (1947–48) * Lemuel Ayers, '' Kiss Me, Kate'' (1948–49) * Oliver Smith, '' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' (1949–50) *

, ''

'' (1950–51) * Oliver Smith, '' Pal Joey'' (1951–52) * Raoul Pene Du Bois, '' Wonderful Town'' (1952–53) *

William and Jean Eckart William and Jean Eckart were a husband-and-wife team of theatre designers in the 1950s and 1960s. They designed sets, costumes, and lighting for many productions, including ''Mame'', ''Here's Love'', ''Damn Yankees'', ''Once Upon a Mattress'', ''T ...

, '' The Golden Apple'' (1953–54) * Oliver Messel, '' House of Flowers'' (1954–55)

Costumes (musical)

* Raoul Pene Du Bois, '' Carmen Jones'' (1943–44) *

Miles White Miles E. White (July 27, 1914 – February 17, 2000) was a top costume designer of Broadway musicals for 25 years. He is known in the entertainment industry for his well rendered, prolific, imaginative and witty designs. He won recognition, in ...

, ''

'' (1944–45) * Robert Edmond Jones, '' Lute Song'' (1945–46) *

, ''

'' (1946–47) *

, ''

'' (1947–48) * Lemuel Ayers, '' Kiss Me, Kate'' (1948–49) *

, '' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' (1949–50) * Irene Sharaff, ''

'' (1950–51) *

, '' Pal Joey'' (1951–52) * Lemuel Ayers, ''

My Darlin' Aida '' My Darlin’ Aida '' is a 1952 Broadway musical play with music by Giuseppe Verdi, lyrics by Charles Friedman, based on Verdi's opera, Aida. It was produced by Robert L. Joseph. Production ''My Darlin’ Aida'' premiered on Broadway at the Wi ...

'' (1952–53) * Lemuel Ayers, '' Kismet'' (1953–54) * Oliver Messel, '' House of Flowers'' (1954–55)

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