The Pajama Game (1954). Musical comedy. Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Lyrics by
Richard Adler and
Jerry Ross. Book by 'George Abbott (I)' and Richard Bissell. Based on the novel "7-1/2 Cents" by Richard Bissell. Musical Director: Hal Hastings. Music orchestrated by Don Walker. Dance arrangements by Roger Adams. Scenic Design by Lemuel Ayers. Costume Design by Lemuel Ayers. Assistant to Mr. Ayers (Scenery): Robert O'Hearn. Assistant to Mr. Ayers (Costumes): Frank Thompson. Choreographed by
Bob Fosse. Directed by George Abbott and
Jerome Robbins. St. James Theatre (moved to The Shubert Theatre from 12 Nov 1956 to close): 13 May 1954- 24 Nov 1956 (1063 performances). Cast:
Eddie Foy Jr. (as "Hines"),
Janis Paige (as "Babe Williams" from 13 May 1954- 23 Jun 1955), John Raitt, Marion Colby, Ralph Dunn, Peter Gennaro, Carol Haney, Buzz Miller, Thelma Pelish, Stanley Prager, Reta Shaw, Jack Waldron, Rudy Adamo,
Rae Allen (as "Poopsie/Singer"), Carmen Alvarez, Ralph Chambers, William David, Sara Dillon, Bob Dixon, Jack Drummond,
Robert Evans (as "Dancer"), Ralph Farnworth (as "Joe/Singer"), John Ford, Marilyn Gennaro, Jim Hutchison, Lida Loehring, Eric Kristen, Mara Landi,
Shirley MacLaine (as "Dancer"), Virginia Martin, Dale Moreda, Marsha Reynolds, Mary Roche, Augustin Rodriguez, Mary Stanton, Ben Vargas, Ann Wallace, Gordon Woodburn. Produced by Frederick Brisson, Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince. Note: Pat Marshall replaced Janis Paige as Babe Williams.
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