House of Flowers is a musical by Harold Arlen (music and lyrics) and Truman Capote (lyrics and book), based on his own short story, first published in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) as one of three extra pieces besides the titular novella. This was Capote's only musical, and is the first more...
Alvin Ailey, renowned for founding the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, brought his extraordinary talent as a dancer, director, and choreographer to the cast of "House of Flowers" more...
Diahann Carroll, a Broadway stage veteran, starred in House of Flowers, showcasing her remarkable talent that would later earn her a Tony Award for No Strings, making history as the first black woman to win Best Actress in a Lead Role of a Musical. more...
Juanita Hall, a trailblazing African American performer, showcased her versatile talent in the 1954 Broadway musical *House of Flowers*, where she sang and danced to Harold Arlen's "Slide Boy Slide." more...
Carmen de Lavallade made her Broadway debut in Harold Arlen and Truman Capote's House of Flowers, marking the beginning of a distinguished career in both dance and theater. more...
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Production Team
Jerry Arlen Musical Director
Peter Brook Director
Geoffrey Holder Choreographer
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Oliver Messel Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Herbert Ross Choreographer
Herbert Ross (ii) Choreographer
Ted Royal Orchestrator
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