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God's Favorite - Broadway Creative Team


Production Staff

Neil Simon Playwright
Solters / Sabinson / Roskin Inc. General Press Representative
Joseph G. Aulisi Costume Designer
Bob Avian Assistant Director
Bob began his career as a dancer and was in more than a dozen Broadway shows including WEST SIDE STORY and FUNNY GIRL. He then became an integral part of every Michael Bennett production for the next 20 years, working as associate choreographer and/or assistant director on productions including COMPANY, FOLLIES, TWIGS, SEESAW and GOD'S FAVORITE. He received a Tony Award as co-choreographer of A CHORUS LINE. He then went on to win his second Tony award for co-choreographing BALLROOM as well as serving as co-producer. Bob was also a producer of the original and national companies of DREAMGIRLS, the ... read more
Emanuel Azenberg Producer
Mr. Azenberg's producing credits on Broadway include Ragtime, The Lion in Winter, Mark Twain Tonight, Ain't Misbehavin', Children of a Lesser God, Master Harold...and the boys, Stoppard's The Real Thing, A Moon for the Misbegotten, Sunday in the Park With George, Whoopi Goldberg, Long Day's Journey into Night, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Side Show, The Iceman Cometh, Stones in His Pockets, Private Lives and Movin' Out. He has produced Neil Simon's work since 1972, including The Odd Couple,The Sunshine Boys, Chapter Two, They're Playing Our Song, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues, Broadway Bound, Lost in Yonkers. Film: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are ... read more
Douglas C. Baker Assistant General Manager
Michael Bennett Director
Michael Bennett was a renowned American dancer, choreographer, and director, known for his innovative work in musical theater. Born in Buffalo, New York in 1943, Bennett began his career as a performer, dancing in the chorus of Broadway shows such as "Subways Are for Sleeping" and "Here's Love." However, it was his choreography that would make him a legend in the industry. Bennett's breakthrough came in 1975 with the groundbreaking musical "A Chorus Line," which he conceived, directed, and choreographed. The show, which followed the lives of aspiring dancers auditioning for a Broadway show, was a critical and commercial success, winning ... read more
Carole Lee Carroll Assistant to Mr. Rittman
Martin Cohen Company Manager
Philip Cusack Stage Manager
Nini Finkelstein Assistant Press Representative
Ellie Heller Assistant to Miss Rich
Nancy Enterprises, Inc. Theatre Owner / Operator
Helen Kira Production Assistant
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
Tom Porter Production Stage Manager
Production Supervisor
Shirley Rich Casting
William Ritman Scenic Designer
Howard Rodney Hair Designer
Milly Schoenbaum Press Representative
Jose Véga General Manager
Bud Westman Press Representative
Richard Winkler Assistant to Miss Musser
Richard Winkler began producing for Broadway and the West End in 2009. Now with five Tony Awards, three Olivier Awards, and various Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk awards to his credit, Richard continues to focus on, in his words, "Theatre That Matters." ... read more
Eugene V. Wolsk Producer

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Awards and Nominations

1975 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Set Design: William Ritman was nominated but did not win.

1975 Tony Awards
Best Scenic Design: William Ritman was nominated but did not win.

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