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Orpheus Descending - Broadway Creative Team


Production Staff

Playwright
Boris Aronson Scenic Designer
Boris Aronson was a Russian-born American scenic designer who made a significant contribution to the world of theatre. He was born in Kiev, Ukraine in 1898 and studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg before moving to the United States in 1923. Aronson began his career in theatre as a set designer for the Yiddish Theatre in New York City. He later became involved in the Broadway theatre scene, where he worked on numerous productions over the course of several decades. Some of his most notable works include the original productions of "Fiddler on the Roof," "Cabaret," "Company," ... read more
Lucinda Ballard Costume Designer
Harold Clurman Director
A. H. Feder Lighting Designer
Robert Ganshaw Press Representative
James Gelb Production Stage Manager
Lisa Jalowetz Assistant to Mr. Aronson
Norman Kean Stage Manager
Florence Klotz Assistant to Ms. Ballard
Ben Kornzweig Press Representative
Chuck Wayne Composer
(Incidental Music)
Robert Whitehead Producer

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Awards and Nominations

1958 Tony Awards
Best Costume Design: Lucinda Ballard was nominated but did not win.
Best Scenic Design: Boris Aronson was nominated but did not win.

1957 Theatre World Awards
Performance: Cliff Robertson won.

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