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Wrote musical (w/Adolph Green, Cy Coleman: "On the Twentieth Century".

(1956) Stage Play: Bells Are Ringing. Musical comedy. Material adaption by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Music by Jule Styne. Musical Director: Milton Rosenstock. Music orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett. Vocal arrangements and direction by Herbert Greene and Buster Davis. Dance arrangements by John Morris. Incidental music by John Morris. Choreographed by Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse. Shubert Theatre (moved to The Alvin Theatre from 15 Dec 1958 to close): 29 Nov 1956- 7 Mar 1959 (924 performances). Cast: Judy Holliday (as "Ella Peterson"), Sydney Chaplin (as "Jeff Moss"), Pam Abbott, Frank Aletter (as "Blake Barton"), Doria Avila, Joanne Birks, Dort Clark (as "Inspector Barnes"), Frank Derbas, Norma Doggett, Phyllis Dorne, Don Emmons, Peter Gennaro (as "Carl"), Frank Green, Eddie Heim, George S. Irving, Patti Karr, Kasimir Kokich, Eddie Lawrence, Marc Leon, Urylee Leonardos, Jeannine Masterson, David McDaniel, Paul Michael, Frank Milton, Barbara Newman, Tom O'Steen, Julian Patrick, John Perkins, Nancy Perkins, Ellen Ray, Michelle Reiner, Marsha Rivers, Steve Roland, Donna Sanders, Jean Stapleton (as "Sue"), Willy Sumner, Ed Thompson, Beryl Towbin, Ben Vargas, Ann Wallace, Bernard West (as "Dr. Kitchell"), Jack Weston (as "Francis"), Pat Wilkes, Billy Wilson, Gordon Woodburn. Replacement cast during Shubert Theatre run: Heywood Hale Broun (as "Francis"), Betty Garrett (as "Ella Peterson") [during Judy Holliday's vacation], Scott Hunter (as "Joey"), Hal Linden (as "Jeff Moss") [Broadway debut], David McDaniel (as "Singer at Night Club"), Paul Michael (as "Police Officer"), Larry Parks (as "Jeff Moss) [during Sidney Chaplin's vacation], Jack Rains (as "Maitre D'Hotel"), Ben Raisen (as "Waiter"). Understudy: June Ericson (as "Ella Peterson"). Replacement cast during Alvin Theatre run: Doria Avila (as "Another Actor"), Vincent Beck (as "Man from Corvello Mob"), Louisa Cabot (as "Dancer"), Michael Davis (as "Singer"), Frank Derbas (as "Carl"), Joan Elliott (as "Singer"), Jain Fairfax (as "Dancer"), Barbara Gutierrez (as "Carol"), Marian Hunter (as "Dancer"), Louis Kosman (as "Dancer/Other Man"), Marc Leon (as "Waiter"), Ripple Lewis (as "Singer"), Hal Linden (as "Jeff Moss"), Paul Lipson (as "Larry Hastings"), Sigyn Lund (as "Dancer"), Frances Martin (as "Dancer"), Paul Merrill (as "Maitre D'Hotel/Singer"), William Miller (as "Dancer"), Philip Nasta (as "Dancer/Master of Ceremonies/Telephone Man"), Mitchell Nutick (as "Dancer/Joey"), Ernest Parham (as "Dancer"), Alice Pearce (as "Sue"), Alan Peterson (as "Dancer"), Ralph Roberts (as "Francis"), Bob Roman (as "Singer"), Adolph Sambogna (as "Dancer"), Donna Sanders (as "Olga"), Mary Ellen Schimmel (as "Singer"), Jim Smock (as "Dancer"), Harriet Spitz (as "Dancer"), Mark Tully (as "Singer/Singer at Night Club"), Edmund Walenta (as "Police Officer/Singer"), Louise Woods (as "Mrs. Mallet/Singer"). Understudies: Doria Avila (as "Carl"), Vincent Beck (as "Jeff Moss"), Jain Fairfax (as "Carol/Olga"), Louis Kosman (as "Man from Corvello Mob"), Marc Leon (as "Dr. Kitchell"), Paul Lipson (as "Sandor"), Frances Martin (as "Gwynne"), Mitchell Nutick (as "Francis"), Steve Roland (as "Inspector Barnes"), Bob Roman (as "Paul Arnold/Ludwig Smiley"), Lynne Stuart (as "Ella Peterson"), Mark Tully (as "Blake Barton"). Note: Filmed as Bells Are Ringing (1960). Produced by The Theatre Guild.

(1995) Her musical, "The Will Rogers Follies," co-written with Adolph Green, was performed at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Chicago, Illinois, with Mark Brink in the cast. The crew included Burt Pitcher (costume designer) and Danny Herman (choreographer).

(1997) Adolph Green and her musical, "The Will Rogers Follies," was performed at the Marriott Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Jason Edwards in the cast. The crew included Gary Griffin (director) and Marc Robin (choreographer).

(November 11, 2009 - December 6, 2009) She and Adolph Green wrote the book and lyrics for Leonard Bernstein's musical, "On the Town," at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey. Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote the book and the lyrics. Based on the idea by Jerome Robbins. Tom Helm was musical director. Patti Colombo was choreographer. Bill Berry was director.

Applause (1970). Musical. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Lee Adams. Book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Based on the film "All About Eve" and the original story by Mary Orr. Musical Director: Don Pippin. Vocal arrangements by Don Pippin. Music orchestrated by Philip J. Lang. Dance arrangements by Mel Marvin. Incidental music arranged by Mel Marvin. Choreographed by Ron Field. Design by Robert Randolph. Costume Design by Ray Aghayan. Lighting Design by Tharon Musser. Directed by Ron Field. Palace Theatre: 30 Mar 1970- 27 Jul 1972 (896 performances + 4 previews that began on 26 Mar 1970). Cast: Lauren Bacall (as "Margo Channing"), Len Cariou (as "Bill Sampson"), Bonnie Franklin (as "Bonnie"), Penny Fuller (as "Eve Harrington"), Brandon Maggart (as "Buzz Richards"), Robert Mandan (as "Howard Benedict"), Lee Roy Reams (as "Duane Fox"), Ann Williams (as "Karen Richards"), Bill Allsbrook (as "Danny/Dancer"), John Anania (as "Tony Announcer/Peter"), David Anderson (as "Musician/Dancer"), Renee Baughman (as "Dancer"), Ray Becker (as "Stan Harding"), Joan Bell (as "Dancer"), Debi Carpenter (as "Dancer"), John Cashman (as "Dancer"), Jon Daenen (as "Dancer"), Nicholas Dante (as "Dancer"), Patti D'Beck (as "Dancer"), Marilyn D'Honau (as "Dancer"), Gene Foote (as "Dancer"), Laurie Franks (as "Singer"), Nat Horne (as "Musician/Dancer"), Ernestine Jackson(as "Singer"), Howard Kahl (as "Bob/Singer"), Gene Kelton (as "Musician/Dancer"), Alan King (as "Tony Host") [final Broadway role], Marybeth Kurdock (as "Dancer"), Mike Misita (as "Joey/Dancer"), Ed Nolfi (as "Dancer"), Carol Petri (as "Autograph Seeker/Carol/Dancer"), Sheilah Rae (as "Singer"), Orrin Reiley (as "Piano Player/TV Director/Singer"), Jeannette Seibert (as "Singer"), Tom Urich (as "Bert") [Broadway debut], Henrietta Valor (as "Singer"), Sammy Williams (as "Dancer"), Jerry Wyatt (as "Bartender/Singer"). Replacement actors: Gene Aguirre (as "Dancer"), Anne Baxter (as "Margo Channing"), Wayne Boyd (as "Dancer"), Christopher Chadman (as "Dancer/Duane Fox"), Keith Charles (as "Bill Sampson"), Franklin Cover (as "Howard Benedict"), Arlene Dahl (as "Margo Channing"), Patti Davis (as "Singer"), Gwyda DonHowe (as "Karen Richards"), Gene Foote (as "Duane Fox"), Jay Fox (as "Dancer"), Peggy Hagan (as "Karen Richards/Singer"), John Herbert (as "Bob/Singer"), Peggy LeRoy (as "Singer"), Merrill Leighton (as "Singer"), Janice Lynde (as "Eve Harrington"), Diane McAfee [Replaced during out of town tryout], Eve Harrington [Was replaced before opening], Judy McCauley (as "Singer"), John Medeiros (as "Dancer/Joey"), Joseph Neal (as "Piano Player/Singer/TV Director"), Leland Palmer [Her character was called "Leland" while she was in the production] (as "Bonnie"), Rozella Reed (as "Singer"), Kathleen Robey (as "Autograph Seeker/Carol/Dancer"), Tom Rolla (as "Duane Fox"), Bonnie Walker (as "Dancer"), Lawrence Weber (as "Howard Benedict"), Sammy Williams (as "Dancer in Bar"). Produced by Joseph Kipness and Lawrence Kasha. Produced in association with Nederlander Productions and George M. Steinbrenner III.

On the Town (1944). Musical comedy. Music by Leonard Bernstein. Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Based on an idea by Jerome Robbins. Additional lyrics by Leonard Bernstein. Music orchestrated by Leonard Bernstein, Hershy Kay, Don Walker, Elliott Jacoby and Ted Royal. Musical Director: Max Goberman Production Design by Oliver Smith. Costume Design by Alvin Colt. Lighting Design by Sam Amdurs. Choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Directed by George Abbott. Adelphi Theatre (moved to The 44th Street Theatre from 4 Jun 1945- 28 Jul 1945, then moved to The Martin Beck Theatre from 30 Jul 1945- close): 28 Dec 1944- 2 Feb 1946 (462 performances). Cast: Sono Osato (as "Ivy Smith"), Nancy Walker (as "Hildy Esterhazy"), Cris Alexander (as "Chip"), John Battles (as "Gabey"), Robert Chisholm (as "Pitkin W. Bridgework"), Betty Comden (as "Claire DeLoone"), Adolph Green (as "Ozzie"), Ray Harrison (as "The Great Lover"), Susan Steell (as "Madame Maude P. Dilly"), Sam Adams (as "Musician/Singing Ensemble"), Maxine Arnold (as "Little Old Lady"), Aza Bard (as "Dance Ensemble"), Larry Bolton (as "Bill Poster"), Remo Bufano (as "Figment"), Shirley Ann Burton (as "Singing Ensemble"), John Butler (as "Dance Ensemble"), Frances Cassard (as "Voice/Singer (#2)/Singing Ensemble"), Lyle Clark (as "Sailor/Dance Ensemble"), Richard D'Arcy (as "Tom/Sailor in Blue/Dance Ensemble"), Carle Eberle (as "Street Sweeper/Passerby/Dance Ensemble"), Malka Farber (as "Lady in Red/Dance Ensemble"), Nelle Fisher (as "High School Girl/Night Club Patron/Dance Ensemble"), Cyprienne Gabelman (as "Girl in Green/First Ballet Girl/Dance Ensemble"), Barbara Gaye (as "3rd Ballet Girl/Dance Ensemble"), Jeanne Gordon (as "Spanish Singer/Singing Ensemble"), Herbert Greene (as "3rd Workman/Musician/Waiter/Conductor/Singing Ensemble"), Jean Handy (as "Dance Ensemble"), Ray Harrison (as "Dance Ensemble"), Melvin Howard (as "Singing Ensemble"), Lonny Jackson (as "Policeman/Singing Ensemble"), Dorothy Johnson (as "Singer/Singing Ensemble"), Lila King (as "Singing Ensemble"), Marion Kohler (as "Flossie's Friend/Singing Ensemble"), Frances Lager (as "Singing Ensemble"), Robert Lorenz (as "Rajah Bimmy/Singing Ensemble"), Florence MacMichael (as "Flossie"), Douglas Matheson (as "Dance Ensemble"), Allyn Ann McLerie (as "2nd Ballet Girl/Doll Girl/Dance Ensemble"), Dorothy McNichols (as "Dance Ensemble"), Virginia Miller (as "Dance Ensemble"), Frank Milton (as "2nd Workman/Announcer/Master of Ceremonies/Singing Ensemble"), Frank Neal (as "Dance Ensemble"), Lavina Nielsen (as "Girl in Yellow/Shawl Girl/Dance Ensemble"), Duncan Noble (as "Dance Ensemble"), Regina Owens (as "Singing Ensemble"), Alice Pearce (as "Lucy Schmeeler"), Ben Piazza (as "Boy/Dance Ensemble"), James Flash Riley (as "Dance Ensemble"), Marten Sameth (as "Workman/Actor/Singing Ensemble"), Milton Taubman (as "S. Uperman/Singing Ensemble"), Roger Treat (as "Policeman/Singing Ensemble"), Benjamin Trotman (as "Singing Ensemble"), Atty Vandenberg (as "Dance Ensemble"), Royce Wallace (as "Dance Ensemble"), Don Weissmuller (as "Sailor"), Frank Westbrook (as "Andy/Boy/Dance Ensemble"). Replacement cast during Adelphi Theatre run: Stuart Allen (as "Bill Poster"), Helen Franklin (as "Girl in Yellow"), Henry Sherwood (as "Figment") [remained through 44th Theatre run]. Replacement cast during Martin Beck Theatre run: Sam Adams (as "Rajah Bimmy"), Van Atkins (as "Singing Ensemble"), Oakley Bailey (as "Policeman/Singing Ensemble"), Aza Bard (as "Shawl Girl"), John Battles (as "Gabey"), Clara Cordery (as "Dance Ensemble"), Zamah Cunningham (as "Madame Maude P. Dilly"), Lee Edwards (as "Singing Ensemble"), Helen Franklin (as "Dance Ensemble/Doll Girl/Girl in Yellow/Shawl Girl"), Patricia Hosley (as "Singing Ensemble"), Jean Houloose (as "Dance Ensemble"), Bobby Johnson (as "Dance Ensemble"), Jack Kauflin (as "Dance Ensemble"), Lila King (as "Flossie's Friend"), Marion Kohler (as "Flossie/Flossie's Friend"), Welland Lathrop (as "Dance Ensemble"), Florence MacMichael (as "Flossie"), Allyn McLerie (as "Ivy Smith"), Virginia Miller (as "2nd Ballet Girl"), Tom Morgan (as "Singing Ensemble"), Lee Morrison (as "Dance Ensemble"), Regina Owens (as "Spanish Singer"), Charles Rhyner (as "Bill Poster/S. Uperman"), Ruth Riekman (as "Dance Ensemble"), Marten Sameth (as "Singing Ensemble/Gabey"), Joshua Shelley (as "Ozzie"), Henry Sherwood (as "Figment"), Kathleen Stanley (as "Singing Ensemble"), Johnny Stearns (as "S. Uperman"), Bill Weaver (as "Andy/Boy/Dance Ensemble"), Ruth Webb (as "Claire DeLoone"), Parker Wilson (as "Dance Ensemble"). Produced by Oliver Smith and Paul Feigay. Note: Filmed as On the Town (1949).

Singin' in the Rain (1985). Musical comedy. Based on the 1952 film by MGM. Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Book adapted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Music by Nacio Herb Brown. Lyrics by Arthur Freed. Music arranged by Stanley Lebowsky. Musical Director: Robert Billig. Music orchestrated by Larry Wilcox. Music for "Hub Bub" by Stanley Lebowsky. Music for "Moses Supposes" by Roger Edens. Music for "Blue Prelude" by Al Bishop. Lyrics for "Moses Supposes" by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Lyrics for "Takin' Miss Mary to the Ball" by Edward Heyman. Lyrics for "Love Is Where You Find It" by Gus Kahn. Lyrics for "Blue Prelude" by Gordon Jenkins. Royal Rascal sequence and Cosmo Mood Music by Michael Dansicker. Scenic Design by Santo Loquasto. Costume Design by Ann Roth. Choreographed by Twyla Tharp.Original film choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. Assistant to Miss Tharp: John Carrafa. Directed by Twyla Tharp. George Gershwin Theatre: 2 Jul 1985- 18 May 1986 (367 performances + 38 previews that began on 13 Jun 1985). Cast: Don Correia (as "Don Lockwood/Philippe/"The Royal Rascal" -- played by Don Lockwood/Pierre/"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier" -- played by Don Lockwood"), Mary D'Arcy (as "Kathy Selden"), Richard Fancy (as "Roscoe Dexter"), Faye Grant (as "Lina Lamont/Jeanette/"The Royal Rascal" -- played by Lina Lamont/Yvonne/"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier" -- played by Lina Lamont"), Peter Marx (as "Cosmo Brown"), Ray Benson (as "Ensemble/Enemy of the King/"The Royal Rascal"), John Carrafa (as "Ensemble"), Richard Colton (as "Ensemble"), Austin Colyer (as "Diction Coach/A Warner Brother/Ensemble"), Jacque Dean (as "Phoebe Dinsmore/Ensemble"), Diane Duncan (as "Ensemble/Lady of the Court/"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"), Yvonne Dutton (as "Ensemble"), Craig Frawley (as "Ensemble/Enemy of the King/"The Royal Rascal"), Melinda Gilb (as "Dora Bailey/Ensemble"), Katie Glasner (as "Ensemble"), Barbara Hoom (as "Ensemble"), David-Michael Johnson (as "Ensemble"), Mary Ann Kellogg (as "Zelda Zanders/Ensemble"), Raymond Kurshals (as "Ensemble"), Alison Mann (as "Ensemble/Lady of the Court/"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"), Barbara Moroz (as "Ensemble/Lady of the Court/"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"), Kevin O'Day (as "Ensemble"), Robert Radford (as "Rod/Ensemble"), Tom Rawe (as "Ensemble"), Hansford Rowe (as "R.F. Simpson"), Gene Sager (as "Ensemble/Enemy of the King/"The Royal Rascal"/Manservant/"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"), John Spalla (as "Sound Engineer/Ensemble/Man on Screen/"Talking Picture Demonstration"), Amy Spencer (as "Ensemble"), Cynthia Thole (as "Ensemble/Lady-in-Waiting/"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier") [Broadway debut], Martin Van Treuren (as "Sid Phillips/Ticket Taker/Ensemble/Enemy of the King/The Royal Rascal"/Villain/"The Dueling Cavalier" and "The Dancing Cavalier"), Shelley Washington (as "Ensemble"), Laurie Williamson (as "Ensemble"). Swings: David Askler, Cheri Butcher, Brad Morantz. Understudies: Austin Colyer (as "R.F. Simpson"), Brad Morantz (Cosmo Brown), Barbara Moroz (as "Lina Lamont"), Donn Simione (as "Don Lockwood"), John Spalla (as "Roscoe Dexter"), Cynthia Thole (as "Kathy Selden"). Replacement actors during run: Diane Duncan (as "Zelda Zanders"), Mark Frawley (as "Ensemble"), Carolyn Goor (as "Ensemble"), Michael Graham (as "Ensemble"), Nancy Hess (as "Ensemble"), Dana Moore (as "Ensemble"), Greg Schanuel (as "Ensemble"), Jeff Siebert (as "Ensemble"). Swing: Christina Saffran. Produced by Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker Inc. Associate Producer: Eugene V. Wolsk.

(1980) Cy Coleman, Adolph Green and her musical, "On the Twentieth Century," was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, England with Keith Michell, Julia McKenzie, Mark Wynter and Ann Beach in the cast. Peter Coe was director.

(1980) Cy Coleman, Adolph Green, and her musical, "On the Twentieth Century," was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, England with Keith Michell, Julia McKenzie, Mark Wynter, and Ann Beach in the cast. Peter Coe was director.

(1982) Larry Grossman, Adolph Green and her musical, "A Doll's Life," was performed at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on Broadway in New York City with George Hearn and Betsy Joslyn in the cast. Harold Prince was director.

(1984) Adolph Green and her musical, "Singin In The Rain," was performed at the London Palladium in London, England with Tommy Steele, Roy Castle, Sarah Payne, Danielle Carson, and Matt Zimmerman in the cast. Tommy Steele and Wendy Toye were directors.

(1945) Stage Play: Billion Dollar Baby. Musical comedy. Music by Morton Gould. Book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Musical Director: Max Goberman. Additional orchestrations: Philip J. Lang [earliest Broadway credit] and Allan Small. Music orchestrated by Morton Gould. Scenic Design by Oliver Smith. Costume Design by Irene Sharaff. Lighting Design by George Schaff. Choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Directed by George Abbott. Alvin Theatre: 21 Dec 1945- 29 Jun 1946 (22 performances). Cast: Lucas Aco (as "Dancer"), Jeri Archer (as "Cigarette Girl/Singer") [Broadway debut], David Burns (as "Dapper Welch"), Tony Caffaro (as "Singer"), Robert Chisholm (as "M.M. Montague"), Horace Cooper (as "J.C. Creasy"), Danny Daniels (as "Champ Watson"), William David (as "Pa Jones"), Don De Leo (as "Jerry Bonanza"), Douglas Deane (as "Neighbor/Comic/Dancer"), Jacqueline Dodge (as "Dancer"), Robert Edwin (as "Watchman"), Althea Elder (as "Miss Texas"), Peggy Anne Ellis (as "Singer"), Future Fulton (as "Singer"), Helen Gallagher (as "Neighbor/Chorine/Dancer"), Lynne Gammon (as "Singer"), Anthony Gardell [credited as Tony Gardell] (as "Violin Player/Danny/Singer"), Alan Gilbert (as "Reporter/Marathon M.C."), Virginia Gorski (as "Chorine/Dancer"), Mitzi Green (as "Georgia Motley"), Maria Harriton (as "Neighbor/Chorine/Dancer"), Fred Hearne (as "Dancer"), Eddie Hodge (as "Neighbor/Art Leffenbush"), Doris Hollingsworth (as "Singer"), Beverly Hosier (as "Neighbor/Singer"), Ann Hutchinson (as "Dancer"), Douglas Jones (as "Newsboy"), Philip La Torre (as "Singer"), Joe Landis (as "Dancer"), Howard Lenters (as "Neighbor/Policeman"), Cecille Mann (as "Dancer"), Joan Mann (as "Chorine/Dancer"), Joan McCracken (as "Maribelle Jones"), James Mitchell (as "Rocky, who dances"), Ray Morrissey (as "Singer"), Arthur Partington (as "Dancer"), Virginia Poe (as "Chorine/Dancer"), Franklin Powell (as "Singer"), Anthony Reed (as "Photographer/Singer"), Emily Ross (as "Ma Jones"), Richard Sanford (as "Master of Ceremonies/Rodney Gender"), Betty Saunders (as "Singer"), Beth Shea (as "Singer"), Thelma Stevens (as "Singer"), Bill Summer (as "Dancer"), William Tabbert (as "Rocky Barton"), David Thomas (as "Waiter/Singer"), Richard Thomas (as "Newsboy"), Lorraine Todd (as "Chorine/Dancer"), Shirley Van (as "Esme"), Allen Waine (as "Dancer"), Sydney Wylie (as "Singer"). Replacement actors: Jacqueline Dodge Miss Texas"), Anthony Gardell [credited as Tony Gardell] (as "Jerry Bonanza"), Stefan Gierasch (as "Newsboy"), Thomas Hume (as "Master of Ceremonies/Rodney Gender"), Philip La Torre (as "Violin Player"), Joan Mann (as "Neighbor"), Rosemary Schaefer (as "Singer"), David Thomas (as "Master of Ceremonies"), Richard Thomas (as "Dancer"), Evelyn Ward (as "Dancer"). Produced by Paul Feigay and Oliver Smith.

(1964) Stage Play: Fade Out - Fade In. Musical comedy. Music by Jule Styne. Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Material by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Musical Direction by Colin Romoff. Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Ray Ellis. Vocal arrangements by Buster Davis. Dance arrangements by Richard De Benidictis. Musical Staging by Ernie Flatt. Directed by George Abbott. Mark Hellinger Theatre: 26 May 1964- 17 Apr 1965 (271 performances + 6 previews). Cast: Carol Burnett (as "Hope Springfield"), Jack Cassidy, Tiger Haynes, Lou Jacobi (as "Lionel Z. Governor"), Tina Louise (as "Gloria Curie"), Sean Allen, Virginia Allen, Jackie Alloway, Diane Arnold, Darrell J. Askey, Judy Cassmore, Fred Cline, Don Crichton, John Dorrin, Trish Dwelley, Diana Ede, Penny Egelston, Stephen Elmore, Richard Frisch, Ernie Horvath, Mitchell Jason (as "Ralph Governor"), Howard Kahl, Gene Kelton, Carolyn Kemp, Betty Kent, Glenn Kezer, William Louther, Charlene Mehl, Mari Nettum, Bob Neukum, Judy Newman, Dick Patterson, Virginia Payne, Jody Perselle, Eddie Pfeiffer, Aileen Poe (as "Dora Dailey"), Roger Allan Raby, Dan Resin, Carolsue Shaer, Patricia Sigris, Reuben Singer, Smaxie, Roy Smith, Bill Stanton, Wendy Taylor, Jo Tract, Frank Tweddell (as "Pops"), Gene Varrone, James Von Weiss. Replacement actors: Judy Cassmore (as "Gloria Curie") [from 22 Jun 1964- ?], Betty Hutton (as "Hope Springfield"), Dick Shawn (as "Byron Prong") [from 15 Feb 1965- ?], Mitzi Welch (as "Hope Springfield"). Produced by Lester Osterman, Jr. and Jule Styne.

(1953) Stage Play: Wonderful Town. Musical comedy. Music by Leonard Bernstein. Book by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov. Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Based on "My Sister Eileen" by Joseph A. Fields and Jerome Chodorov. Based on stories by Ruth McKenney. Musical Director: Lehman Engel. Vocal arrangements by Lehman Engel. Music orchestrated by Don Walker. Assistant to Don Walker: Seymour Ginzler and Sid Ramin. Assistant to Lehman Engel: Bill JonsonDances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler. Uncredited show doctoring by Jerome Robbins. Scenic Design and Costume Design by 'Raoul Pène Du Bois'. Directed by George Abbott. Winter Garden Theatre: 25 Feb 1953- 3 Jul 1954 (559 performances). Cast: Rosalind Russell (as "Ruth Sherwood"), Edie Adams [credited as Edith Adams] (as "Eileen Sherwood") [Broadway debut], Cris Alexander (as "Frank Lippencott"), Jordan Bentley (as "Wreck"), Dort Clark (as "Chick Clark"), George Gaynes (as "Robert Baker"), Henry Lascoe (as "ppopolous"), Delbert Anderson (as "Drunk/Italian Waiter/Greenwich Villager/Policeman"), Ed Balin (as "Greenwich Villager"), Alvin Beam (as "Delivery Boy/Greenwich Villager"), Marta Becket (as "Greenwich Villager"), Ted Beniades (as "Speedy Valenti"), Maxine Berke (as "Greenwich Villager"), Michele Burke (as "Helen"), Margaret Caddy (as "Greenwich Villager"), Carol Cole (as "Greenwich Villager"), Geraldine Delaney (as "Greenwich Villager"), Ray Dorian (as "Second Cadet/Greenwich Villager"), Jean Eliot (as "Greenwich Villager"), Nathaniel Frey (as "Strange Man/Italian Chef/Policeman"), Warren Galjour (as "Tour Guide/Associate Editor/Greenwich Villager/Policeman"), Dody Goodman (as "Violet/Greenwich Villager"), Edward J. Heim (as "Greenwich Villager"), Isabella Hoopes (as "Mrs. Wade"), Pat Johnson (as "Greenwich Villager"), Walter Kelvin (as "Officer Lonigan"), Robert Kole (as "Greenwich Villager/Policeman"), Joe Layton (as "Greenwich Villager"), Albert Linville (as "Associate Editor/Policeman"), David Lober(as "First Cadet/Greenwich Villager"), Victor Moreno (as "Greenwich Villager"), Evelyn Page (as "Greenwich Villager"), Lee Papell (as "Drunk/Shore Patrolman/Greenwich Villager/Policeman"), Helen Rice (as "Greenwich Villager"), Chris Robinson (as "Ruth's Escort/Greenwich Villager/Policeman"), Helena Seroy (as "Greenwich Villager"), Libi Staiger (as "Greenwich Villager"), William Weslow (as "Greenwich Villager"), Patty Wilkes (as "Greenwich Villager"), Understudies: Delbert Anderson (as "Chick Clark"), Geraldine Delaney (as "Helen"), Warren Galjour (as "Speedy Valenti"), Betty Gillette (as "Eileen Sherwood"), Joe Layton (as "Wreck"), Lee Papell (as "Appopolous"), Harold Prince (as "Frank Lippencott"), Helen Rice (as "Mrs. Wade") and Chris Robinson (as "Robert Baker"). Replacement cast: Donald Barton (as "Greenwich Villager"), Carol Channing (as "Ruth Sherwood"), Ruth Anne Fleming Greenwich Villager"), Babs Heath (as "Greenwich Villager"), Diana Herbert (as "Helen"), Ray Kirchner (as "Greenwich Villager"), Hugh Lambert (as "Greenwich Villager"), Marion Lauer (as "Greenwich Villager"), Joe Layton (as "Hermit"), Paul Lyday (as "Greenwich Villager"), Mike Mason (as "Greenwich Villager/Policeman"), David Neuman (as "Greenwich Villager/Hermit"), Virginia Poe (as "Greenwich Villager"), Eva Ralf (as "Greenwich Villager"), Walter Rinner (as "Greenwich Villager"), Jean Sincere (as "Greenwich Villager"), Doris Wright (as "Greenwich Villager"). Understudies: Ruth Anne Fleming (as "Eileen Sherwood"), Pat Johnson (as "Eileen Sherwood"), Mike Mason (as "Wreck"), Jean Sincere (as "Ruth Sherwood"), Patricia Wilkes (as "Ruth Sherwood"). Produced by Robert Fryer.

(1960) Stage Play: Do Re Mi. Musical comedy. Book by Garson Kanin. Music by Jule Styne. Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Musical Director: Lehman Engel. Music orchestrated by Luther Henderson. Vocal arrangements and vocal direction by Buster Davis. Dance arrangements by David Baker. Choreographed by Marc Breaux, Deedee Wood. Associate Director: William Hammerstein. Scenic Design by Boris Aronson. Costume Design by Irene Sharaff. Stage Manager: May Muth. Directed by Garson Kanin. St. James Theatre (moved to The 54th St. Theatre on 25 Dec 1961- close): 26 Dec 1960- 13 Jan 1962 (400 performances/on hiatus from 24 Jul 1961- 21 Aug 1961). Cast: Phil Silvers (as "Hubert Cram"), Nancy Walker (as "Kay Cram"), David Burns (as "Brains Berman"), Nancy Dussault (as "Tilda Mullen"), George Givot (as "Skin Demopoulos"), George Mathews (as "Fatso O'Rear"), John Reardon (as "John Henry Wheeler"), Marilynn Allwyn (as "A Casa Girl/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public"), Doria Avila (as "Member of the Public"), Diane Ball (as "A Casa Girl/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public"), Chad Block (as "James Russell Lowell, IV"), Marilyn Child (as "Thelma Berman"), Frank Derbas (as "A Waiter/Member of the Public"), Sandra Devlin (as "A Casa Girl/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public"), David Gold (as "The Interviewer/Member of the Public"), Edward Grace (as "Senator Redfield/Member of the Public"), Regina Groves (as "A Casa Girl/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public"), Stuart Hodes (as "The Photographer/Member of the Public"), Curtis Hood (as "Member of the Public"), Daniel Jasinski (as "Member of the Public"), Marc Jordan (as "The Headwaiter/Fatso's Lawyer/Member of the Public"), Patti Karr (as "Dance Team/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public"), Betty Kent (as "A Swinger/Gretchen/Member of the Public"), Ray Kirchner (as "Dance Team/The Sumo Student/Member of the Public"), Barbara Lang (as "Member of the Public"), Josephine Lang (as "Member of the Public"), Al Lewis (as "Moe Shtarker"), Albert Linville (as "The Recording Engineer/Senator Rogers"), Ken Malone (as "Member of the Public"), Jim Marley (as "Member of the Public"), Bob McClure (as "The Maitre D'/A Commentator/Member of the Public"), James Moore (as "Member of the Public"), Al Nesor (as "Wolfie"), Dawn Nickerson (as "Member of the Public"), Ed Pfeiffer (as "Member of the Public"), Carolyn Ragaini (as "Marsha/Member of the Public"), Steve Roland (as "Lou/The Chief Counsel/Member of the Public"), Donna Sanders (as "A Swinger/Member of the Public"), Suzanne Shaw (as "A Swinger/Member of the Public"), Carol Stevens (as "A Casa Girl/Wheeler's Secretary/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public"), Allan Stevenson (as "A Commentator"), Liza Stuart (as "Member of the Public"), Dean Taliaferro (as "A Casa Girl/Wheeler's Secretary/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public"), Pat Tolson (as "Brains' Lawyer/Member of the Public"), Nancy Van Rijn (as "A Casa Girl/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public"), Richard Young (as "Member of the Public"). Standby actor: Bernard West [credited as Bernie West] (as "Hubert Cram"). Understudies: David Gold (as "James Russell Lowell, IV"), Marc Jordan (as "Wolfie"), Patti Karr (as "Kay Cram"), Al Lewis (as "Fatso O'Rear") [final Broadway role], Jim Marley (as "Brains Berman/ Moe Shtarker"), Al Nesor (as "Skin Demopoulos") and Dawn Nickerson (as "Tilda Mullen"). Replacement cast: Lena Anders (as "A Casa Girl/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public/Wheeler's Secretary"), Lynne Broadbent (as "A Casa Girl/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public"), Sandra Devlin (as "Thelma Berman"), Gail Johnston (as "Member of the Public"), Alan Kirk (as "Member of the Public"), Jack Metté (as "Member of the Public"), Don Morgan (as "Member of the Public"), Shirley Nelson (as "An Animal Girl/Dance Team/Member of the Public"), Wendy Nickerson (as "A Casa Girl/An Animal Girl/Member of the Public"), Bill Richards (as "A Waiter/Brains' Lawyer/Member of the Public"), Seth Riggs (as "A Commentator"), Roy Smith (as "Member of the Public"), Wally Strauss (as "Member of the Public"). Understudy: Seth Riggs (as "John Henry Wheeler"). Produced by David Merrick. Associate Producer: Jones Harris. Note: Mr. Silvers was nominated for a Tony award.

(1967) Stage Play: Hallelujah, Baby! Musical. Music by Jule Styne. Lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden. Book by Arthur Laurents. Musical Director: Buster Davis. Vocal arrangements by Buster Davis. Music orchestrated by Peter Matz. Dance arrangements by Luther Henderson. Choreographed by Kevin Carlisle. Scenic Design by William Eckart and Jean Eckart. Directed by Burt Shevelove. Martin Beck Theatre: 26 Apr 1967- 13 Jan 1968 (293 performances + 22 previews that began on 6 Apr 1967). Cast: Allen Case (as "Harvey"), Robert Hooks (as "Clem"), Leslie Uggams (as "Georgina"), Lou Angel (as "Calhoun"), Chad Dee Block (as "Bouncer"), Hope Clarke (as "Maid/Ensemble"), Marilyn Cooper (as "Mrs. Charles/Mistress/Ethel/Dorothy"), Carol Flemming (as "Princess"), Frank Hamilton (as "Mister Charles/Timmy"), Lillian Hayman (as "Momma"), Winston DeWitt (as "Hemsley Tip/G.I."), Justin McDonough (as "Captain Yankee/Ensemble"), Saundra McPherson (as "Cutie"), Garrett Morris (as "Prover/Ensemble") [Broadway debut], Michele Murray (as "Cutie"), Alan Peterson (as "Director"), Ann Rachel (as "Brenda"), Barbara Sharma (as "Mary"), Don Strong (as "Sugar Daddy/Master"), Bud Vest (as "Prince/Ensemble"), Alan Weeks (as "Prover/Tap/G.I."), Standby: Norma Donaldson (as "Georgina"). Understudy: Justin McDonough (as "Harvey"). Replacement actors: Clifford Allen (as "Ensemble/G.I./Prover"), Lou Angel (as "Ensemble"), Judith Austin (as "Ensemble"), Michael Beirne (as "Captain Yankee/Ensemble"), Chad Dee Block (as "Ensemble/Official"), Carol Flemming (as "Ensemble"), Lee Hooper (as "Ensemble"), Bernard Johnson (as "Ensemble/G.I./Tip"), Louis Johnson (as "Ensemble"), Carolyn Kirsch (as "Ensemble"), Saundra McPherson (as "Ensemble/Maid"), Gerrianne Raphael (as "Dorothy/Ethel/Mistress/Mrs. Charles"), Larry Roquemore (as "Ensemble/Prince"), Kenneth Scott (as "Ensemble/G.I./Prover"), Don Strong (as "Ensemble"), Ella Thompson (as "Ensemble"), Billy Dee Williams (as "Clem"). Standbys: Lincoln Kilpatrick (as "Clem"), Lu Parks (as "Momma"), Freda Payne (as "Georgina"). Understudies: Michael Beirne (as "Harvey"), Carol Flemming (as "Ethel"), Louis Johnson (as "Tap/Tip"), Suzanne Rogers (as "Mary"). Produced by Albert W. Selden, Hal James, Jane C. Nussbaum and Harry Rigby.

(2012-2013 Season) Adolph Green and her musical, "Singin in the Rain," was performed at the Theatre at the Center in Chicago, Illinois with Richard Strimer, Matthew Crowle, and Melissa van Der Schyff in the cast. Amber Mak and Matthew Crowle were choreographers.

(2001) Jule Styne and her musical, "Bells are Ringing," was performed at the Plymouth Theatre on Broadway in New York City with David Garrison, Beth Fowler, Martin Moran, Robert Ari, and Jeffrey Bean in the cast. Tina Landau was director.

(2014-2015 Season) Adolph Greene and her musical, "On The Town," was performed at the Marriott Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Marya Grandy in the cast. Alex Sapchez was choreographer.

(2000) Cy Coleman and her musical, "Will Rogers Follies," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Ken Johnson, Mike O'Carroll, Cynthia Marty, and Jennifer Clippinger in the cast.

(March 11, 1946) Adolph Green and his musical, "On The Town," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio.

(June 18 to 23, 1973) She and Adolph Green wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Music Hall," at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Carol Channing (Lorelei Lee); Dody Goodman; Tamara Long; Peter Palmer; Lee Roy Reams; Brandon Maggart; Brooks Morton; Jack Fletcher; Jean Bruno; Robert "Bob" Fitch; Ian Tucker; and John Mineo in the cast. Jule Styne composed the music. Kenny Solms and Gail Parent wrote the new book based on the original book by Anita Loos.

(1959) Adolph Green and her musical, "Bells are Ringing," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Betty Jane Watson, Hal Hackett, and Jeff Warren in the cast. Frank Carrington and Agnes Morgan were directors.

(1977) Adolph Green and her musical, "Good News," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Virginia Mayo, Bert Parks, Tom Batten and Jill Choder in the cast. Bill Guske was director.

(1994-1995 Season) Adolph Green and her musical, "Singin in the Rain," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Charlie Goff, Michael Gruber, Deborah Jolly, Randy Rogel and Christina Saffran in the cast. James Rocco was director. Linda Goodrich and James Rocco was choreographers. Steve Tyler was musical director. Michael Anania was scenic designer. Tim Hunter was lighting designer. Gregg Barnes was costume designer.

(1996-1997 Season) Adolph Green, Charles Strouse and her musical, "Applause," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Stephanie Powers, John Dossett and Kate Jennings Grant in the cast. Gene Saks was director. Ann Reinking was choreographer. John McDaniel was musical supervisor. Michael Anania was scenic designer. Howell Binkley was lighting designer. Robert Mackintosh and Tomaz Starzewski were costume designers.

(June 10 to July 26, 1998) Cy Coleman, Adolph Green and her musical, "Will Rogers Follies," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Ann Crumb, John Davidson, Robert E. Fitch and Pamela Jordan in the cast. Mark S. Hoebee was director. D.J. Salisbury was choreographer. Michael Biagi was musical director. Tony Walton was scenic designer. Marcia Madeira was lighting designer. Willa Kim was costume designer.

(July 1955) She and Adolph Green wrote lyrics for the musical, "Wonderful Town," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine. Leonard Bernstein was composer. Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov wrote the book.

(August 1959) She and Adolph Green wrote the book and lyrics for the musical, "Bells are Ringing," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine. Jule Styne was composer.

(July 2000) She and Adolph Green were lyricists for the musical, "The Will Rogers Follies," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine. Cy Coleman was composer. Peter Stone wrote the book.

(April 21, 1989) She and Adolph Green wrote the book and lyrics for the musical, "On The Town," at The Arena Stage Theatre in Washington D.C. Douglas C. Wager was director. Leonard Bernstein was composer.

(December 10, 2004 to February 13, 2005) She and Adolph Green were lyricists for the musical, "Hallelujah, Baby!," in George Street Playhouse and The Arena Stage production at the Kreeger Theater in Washington D.C. Jule Styne was composer. Arthur Laurents wrote the book and was also director.

(September 16 to October 24, 1998) She was additional lyricist for the musical, "Peter Pan," in a Brown-Forman Series production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Woodwyn Koons (Liza); Kevin Love (Michael Darling); Drew Fracher (Nana/Pirate); Dorothea Harahan (Wendy Darling/Jane); Joseph Goldammer (John Darling); Kathryn Kendall (Mrs. Darling/Calico Kate/ Wendy Grown-up); Greg Zerkle (Mr. Darling/Captain Hook); Kristi Lynes (Peter Pan); Dick Decareau (Smee); unknown actor (Tiger Lilly); in the cast. Avon Chandler, E. Clayton Cornelious, Zach Kleinsmith and Evan Prizant played the Lost Boys. Sandor DeGrazia and Christopher Lamontagne played the pirates. Michelle Aravena, Dore Manasevit, Karina Michaels and Gina Philistine played the Amazons. James M. Barrie wrote the play. Mark Charlap was composer. Carolyn Leigh was lyricist. Jule Styne was additional composer. Adolph Green and Jerome Robbins were also additional lyricists. Jon Jory was director.

(1989 to 1990 season) She and Adolph Green wrote the book and lyrics for the musical, "On The Town," at the Trinity Repertory Company Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island with Becca Lish, Alice Manning, Theresa McCarthy, Martin Moran, Andrew Mutnick, Barbara Orson, Anne Scurria, Derek John Stearns, Henry Stram, Andrew Weems, Matthew Wright, Amy Alt, Stephanie Bond, Marc Carver, Robert Castro, Katherine Lopez, Paula McMonagle, WAlter Niejadlik, Barney O'Hanlon, Michael Pinney, Elizabeth Posella, Megan Spooner and Lisa Kim Welti in the cast. Elizabeth Ramirez was Dramaturge. Leonard Bernstein was composer. Based on the idea by Jerome Robbins. Anne Bogart and Jeff Halpern were directors. Jeff Halpern was music director. Rob Murphy was set designer. Carol Mullins was lighting designer. Stephen Santomenna was sound designer. Marilyn Salvatore was costume designer. Richard Colton and Amy Spencer were choreographers.

(2016 to 2017 season) Adolph Green and her musical, "Singin' in the Rain," was performed at the Marriott Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Tammy Mader was choreographer.

(2016 to 2017 season) Leonard Bernstein, Adolph Green and her musical, "Wonderful Town," was performed at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Bri Sudia (Ruth Sherwood) in the cast. Alex Sanchez was choreographer. Doug Peck was music director.

(Summer 1959) Adolph Green and her musical, "Bells are Ringing," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren, Ohio with Anne Jeffreys in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.

(Summer 1960) Adolph Green and her musical, "Auntie Mame," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren, Ohio with Gypsy Rose Lee in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.

(Summer 1961) Adolph Green and her musical, "Bells Are Ringing," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus, Ohio with Gordon and Sheila MacRae in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.

(Summer 1961) Adolph Green and her musical, "Auntie Mame," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus, Ohio with Gypsy Rose Lee in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.

(Summer 1962) Adolph Green, Jule Styne and her musical, "Say Darling," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren, Ohio with Orson Bean, Don Cornell and Gretchen Wyler in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.

(Summer 1966) Adolph Green and her musical, "Bells are Ringing," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus; the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren and Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio with Edie Adams in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.

(Summer 1973) Charles Strouse, Adolph Green and her musical, "Applause," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio with Alexis Smith in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.

(July 1975) She was additional lyricist for the musical, "Peter Pan," in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio with Sandy Duncan (title role); Christopher Hewitt (Captain Hook and Mr. Darling); Marsha Kramer (Wendy); Darcel Wynne (Tiger Lilly); Marty Zagon (Smee); Michael Wantuck (Michael) and Howard Kaye in the cast. Rob Iscove was original director and choreographer. Mario Melodia was production director and choreographer. Bruce Monroe was scenic designer. Glen Clugston was musical director. FOY was flying. James M. Barrie wrote the book. Mark Charlap was composer. Carolyn Leigh was lyricist. Jule Styne was additional composer. Adolph Green was also additional lyricist. Trude Ritman and Elmer Bernstein were composers for incidental music. Jerome Robbins was original production director and choreographer. Brooks-Van Horn of New York City was original costume designer. William Kirk was program coordinator. Mike Verina was cover artist. John Kenley was artistic director.

(Summer 1977) Jerome Chodorov, Joseph Fields, Leonard Bernstein, Adolph Green and her musical, "Wonderful Town," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio with Cloris Leachman in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.

(1957 to 1958 Winter) Adolph Green and her musical, "On The Town," was performed at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was director and artistic director. Leonard Bernstein was composer.

(2007 to 2008 Winter) She and Adolph Greene adapted the screenplay for the musical, "Dancing in the Dark," in a world premiere production at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Douglas Carter Beane wrote the book. The musical was based on the MGM musical, "The Band Wagon." Arthur Schwartz was composer. Howard Dietz was lyricist. Jack O'Brien was artistic director. Gary Griffin was director.