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Production Staff

David Evans Composer
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Composer
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Winnie Holtzman Bookwriter
Lyricist
Received a Tony nomination and a Drama Desk Award for Wicked. She created the memorable television drama “My So-Called Life” which starred Claire Danes. Holzman got her start writing for the acclaimed drama “thirtysomething” and later executive produced (again with Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick) “Once and Again.” Other theatre work includes the musical Birds of Paradise (with composer David Evans) and a ten-minute play called Post-Its: Notes on a Marriage which she wrote with her husband, actor Paul Dooley. Features include ‘Til There Was You. Also an actress, Ms. Holzman appeared in Jerry Maguire and as Larry’s wife’s therapist ... read more
Winnie Holzman Bookwriter
Lyricist
Henry Luhrman Associates Press Representative
Jules Fisher Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
In a celebrated career spanning almost 40 years, Jules Fisher has lit over 200 Broadway and off-Broadway shows, as well as film, ballet, opera, television, and rock-and-roll concert tours. He has received 18 Tony nominations and won 8 Tony awards for Lighting Design, a record in this category. His most recent project, "Assassins", (2004 Tony award) also won him the Drama Desk and Outer Critic's Circle awards. His previous Tony awards were for "Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk," 1996; "Jelly's Last Jam," 1992; "The Will Rogers Follies," 1991; "Grand Hotel," 1990; "Dancin'," 1978; "Ulysses in Nighttown," 1973; ... read more
Linda Haberman Choreographer
Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
James Harker Production Stage Manager
Richard Heckman Woodwinds
Laura Heller Production Manager
Some of her Laura Heller's shows include Sammy and Me; Xanadu; Legends!; Enchanted April; The Great American Trailer Park Musical; A Jew Grows in Brooklyn; The Joys of Sex; Beau Jest; A Room of One's Own; Sly Fox; Forever Tango; Modern Orthodox; Mr. Goldwyn; Stomp; the L. A. company of Love Letters; Birds of Paradise;The Common Pursuit. Ms. Heller managed the Provincetown Playhouse in Manhattan for three years. Her daughter is the singer Madeline Stern. ... read more
Phillip Jung Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
Arthur Laurents Director
Director
Arthur Laurents was a renowned American playwright, screenwriter, and director who was born on July 14, 1917, in Brooklyn, New York. He was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for over six decades and was widely regarded as one of the most influential playwrights of his generation. Laurents began his career in the theater as an assistant to playwrights such as Robert E. Sherwood and Moss Hart. He made his Broadway debut as a playwright in 1945 with the play "Home of the Brave," which dealt with anti-Semitism in the military. The play was a critical and commercial success and ... read more
Douglas M. Lawson Executive Producer
Producer
David Murin Costume Designer
Costume Designer
Glenn Rhian Percussion
Russell Rizner French Horn
Ruth Rosenberg Producer
Producer
Michael Starobin Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing, Freaky Friday, Falsettos, First Daughter Suite, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Kid Victory, If/Then, Annie, Dogfight, Leap of Faith, Queen of the Mist, People in the Picture, Sondheim on Sondheim, Next to Normal (Tony Award), Glorious Ones, Grinch, Adrift in Macao, Bernarda Alba, Spelling Bee, Assassins (Tony Award), Tom Sawyer, A New Brain, A Christmas Carol, Hello Again, Guys & Dolls (1992), My Favorite Year, In Trousers, Sunday in the Park with George, Once on This Island, Closer Than Ever, Legs Diamond, Romance Romance, Carrie, Birds of Paradise, Rags, Three Guys Naked, Von Richtofen. ... read more
James Stenborg Keyboards
Jeffrey Szabo Cellist
Frederick Weldy Conductor
Musical Director
Piano
Musical Director

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Awards and Nominations

1987 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Music: David Evans was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Orchestration: Michael Starobin was nominated but did not win.

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