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Cast and Creative Team

Composer: Richard Rodgers
Lyricist and Librettist: Oscar Hammerstein II

Broadway Premiere
Theatre: Majestic Theatre
Opening Night: Oct 10, 1947
Total Performances: 315
Original Cast: John Battles, Annamary Dickey, William Ching, John Conte, Muriel O'Malley, Lisa Kirk & Roberta Jonay
Director and Choreographer: Agnes De Mille
Musical Director: Salvatore Dell'Isola
Orchestrations: Russell Bennett
Scenic Design: Jo Mielziner
Costume Design: Lucinda Ballard
Lighting Design: Jo Mielziner