1944 Broadway

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1944 Broadway

Book by Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Mandel and Laurence Schwab | Music by Sigmund Romberg | Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

The second Broadway revival of The New Moon opened its limited run at City Center on May 17, 1944. Staged by José Ruben and choreographed by Charles Weidman, the production starred Earl Wrightson and Dorothy Kirsten as Robert and Marianne. Featured actors included Hamilton Benz, Harold Gordon, John Hamill, Laurence Hayes, Elizabeth Houston, George Mitchell, Carl Nelson, Frederick Poller, Dorothy Ramsey, Ralph Sassano and Dick Todd. The role of Emile was played by an actor named “Hall Carnegie.”