Stage: Appeared (as "Joe"; Broadway debut) in "The Most Happy Fella" on Broadway. Musical comedy. Book by
Frank Loesser (also music / lyrics). Lighting Design / Scenic Design by
Jo Mielziner. Choreographed by
Dania Krupska. Directed by
Joseph Anthony. Imperial Theatre (moved to The Broadway Theatre from 21 Oct 1957-close): 3 May 1956-14 Dec 1957 (676 performances). Cast: Jo Sullivan, Richard Torigi, Robert Weede, Susan Johnson,
Shorty Long, Mona Paulee, Myrna Aaron, Arthur Arney, Ken Ayers,
Zina Bethune, Helon Blount, Theodora Brandon, Betsy Bridge, Lee Cass, Bob Daley, Thelma Dare, Lanier Davis, Henry Director, Ralph Farnworth, Rico Froehlich, Beverly Gaines, Alan Gilbert, Russell Goodwin, Marlyn Greer, Norris Greer, John Henson, Richard Hermany, Keith Kaldenberg, Athan Karras, Walter Kelvin, Jerry Kurland, Roy Lazarus, Martha Mathes, Carolyn Maye, Meri Miller, Genevieve Owens,
Arthur Partington, Louis Polacek, Hunter Ross, Arthur Rubin, Patti Schmidt, John Sharpe, Lillian Shelby, Toba Sherwood, Marjorie Smith, Christopher Snell, Evans Thornton, Lois Van Pelt. Produced by
Kermit Bloomgarden and Lynn Loesser. NOTE: Production featured prominently in Season 6 episode 22 of
Lucy ed io (1951) involving mispurchased theater tickets (The Arnazes were investors in the hit production).
