- (1957) George Abbott, Richard Bissell, Richard Adler and his musical, "The Pajama Game", was performed at the Opera House in Manchester, England with Neville Whiting, Sally Rogers, Peter Dulay, Joan Fred Emney, Michele Hart and Avril Fane in the cast. George Abbott and Jerome Robbins were the directors.
- John Murray Anderson's Almanac (1953). Musical revue. Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Additional music by Cy Coleman, Michael Grace, Joseph McCarthy, Henry Sullivan, John Rox, Bart Howard and Harry Belafonte. Sketches by Jean Kerr, Sumner Lock-Elliot, Arthur Macrae, Herbert Farjeon, Lauri Wylie and Billy K. Wells. Additional lyrics by Cy Coleman, Michael Grace, Joseph McCarthy, Henry Sullivan, John Rox, Bart Howard and Harry Belafonte. Musical Director: Buster Davis. Music orchestrated by Ted Royal. Vocal arrangements by Buster Davis. Dance arrangements by Gerald Alters. Assistant to Mr. Davis: David Sackson. Dances and Musical Numbers staged by Donald Saddler. Production staged by John Murray Anderson. Directed by Cyril Ritchard. Imperial Theatre: 10 Dec 1953- 26 Jun 1954 (229 performances). Cast: Harry Belafonte (as "Singer"), Polly Bergen (as "Meg"), Billy De Wolfe (as "David/Mrs. B./Laurie/Cornelius/The Butler"), Hermione Gingold (as "Miss Reingold/The Cellist/Mrs. A./Singer (of "Which Witch?")/The Lady/Bobo"), Orson Bean (as "Mike Hammer/The New Manager/Singer"), Jimmy Albright (as "Butler/Pierrot Ensemble/Guest at Ball"), Lee Becker (as "Train Bearer/Pierrot Ensemble/Singer"), Hank Brunjes (as "Pierrot Ensemble/Bridegroom/Singer"), Carleton Carpenter (as "Harlequin/The Pierrot of 1953/Man/The Song Plugger/Singer/Dancer"), Ronald Cecill (as "Pierrot Ensemble/Bridegroom/Butler"), Deane Crane, Nanci Crompton, Imelda De Martin, Elaine Dunn (as "The Pierrot of 1953/Jo/Singer/Dancer") [Broadway debut], Dorothy Dushock, Jay Harnick (as "Bridegroom/Chrous/The Man in the Box/Sedan Chair Bearer/Singer"), Colleen Hutchins, James Jewell, Larry Kert, Bob Kole, Gerard Leavitt, Celia Lipton, Greb Lober, Tina Louise (as "Queen/Chorus/Guest at Ball/Lady"), Ralph McWilliams, Kay Medford (as Pierrette Ensemble/Marmee/First Secretary/Fifi"), Jacqueline Mickles (as "Queen/Chorus/The Autumn Bride/Lady"), Harry Mimmo, Illona Murai, Margot Myers, Gwen Neilson, George Reeder (as "Bridegroom/Guest at the Ball/Dancer"), Siri (as "Chorus/Guest at the Ball/The Summer Bride"), Gloria Smith, Millard Thomas (as "Guitarist"), Kenneth Urmston, Monique Van Vooren, Toni Wheelis. Understudies: Imelda De Martin, Kenneth Harvey, Larry Kert, Gwen Neilson, Alice Pearce, Toni Wheelis. Produced by Michael Grace, Stanley Gilkey and Harry Rigby.
- (March 7, 2012 - April 1, 2012) He and Richard Adler wrote the lyrics and music for the musical, "Damn Yankees", at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey. George Abbott and Douglass Wallop wrote the book. Denis Jones was the choreographer. Mark S. Hoebee was the director.
- (1955) Stage Play: Damn Yankees. Musical comedy. Written by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, from Wallop's novel "The Year of the Yankees." Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop. From the novel "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant" by Douglass Wallop. Musical Director: Hal Hastings. Music orchestrated by Don Walker. Dance arrangements by Roger Adams. Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Bob Fosse. Directed by George Abbott. 46th Street Theater (moved to The Adelphi Theatre (6 May 1957- close): 5 May 1955 (1019 performances). Cast: Stephen Douglass (as "Joe Hardy"), Gwen Verdon (as "Lola "), Ray Walston (as "Applegate"), Rae Allen (as "Gloria Thorpe"), Richard Bishop (as "Welch"), Shannon Bolin (as "Meg Boyd"), Frank Bouley (as "Singer"), Russ Brown (as "Van Buren"), Fred Bryan, Betty Carr (as "Dancer"), Ronn Cummins, Cherry Davis (as "Teen-Ager/Singer"), Robert Evans (as "Dancer"), Timmy Everett (as "Dancer"), Patricia Ferrier (as "Dancer"), Nathaniel Frey (as "Smokey"), Jeanne Grant (as "Singer"), Marlyn Greer (as "Dancer"), Janet Hayes (as "Singer"), Del Horstmann (as "Lynch/Commissioner/Singer"), Elizabeth Howell (as "Doris"), Janie Janvier (as "Miss Weston/Singer"), William Joyce (as "Dancer"), Harvey Jung (as "Dancer"), Joan Keenan (as "Singer"), Marie Kolin (as "Dancer"), James Komack (as "Rocky") [credited as Jimmie Komack], Al Lanti (as "Henry/Dancer"), Albert Linville (as "Vernon/Postmaster/Singer"), Suzanne Lovell (as "Singer"), Ralph Lowe (as "Singer"), George Marcy (as "Guard/Dancer"), Julia Marlowe, Svetlana McLee, Eddie Phillips, Jackie Scholle, Robert Shafer (as "Joe Boyd"), Jean Stapleton (as "Sister"), Ralph Strane, Mark Ward. Produced by Frederick Brisson, Robert E. Griffith and Harold Prince. Produced in association with Albert B. Taylor. Note: Filmed as Damn Yankees (1958).
- (1997) Richard Adler and his musical, "Damn Yankees," was performed at the Adelphi Theatre in London, England with Jerry Lewis, April Nixon, Joy Franz, Ellen Grosso, Dennis Kelly, Jamie Ross, and John-Michael Flate in the cast. Jack O'Brien was director.
- (1955) Richard Adler and his musical, "The Pajama Game," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio.
- (1986-1987 Season) Richard Adler, George Abbott and his musical, "Damn Yankees," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Orson Bean, Davis Gaines and Alyson Reed in the cast. George Abbott was original director. Michael Shawn was musical director. Michael Anania was scenic designer. Mimi Jordan Sherin was lighting designer. Guy Geoly and Alice S. Hughes were costume designers.
- (August 1957) Richard Adler and he wrote the music and lyrics for the musical, "The Pajama Game," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine. George Abbott and Richard Bissell wrote the book.
- (July 1981) He and Richard Adler wrote the music and lyrics for the musical, "The Pajama Game," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with John Raitt in the cast. George Abbott and Richard Bissell wrote the book.
- (July 1992) He and Richard Adler were composer and lyricists for the musical, "Damn Yankees," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Jamie Farr in the cast. George Abbott and Douglass Wallop wrote the book.
- (December 9, 2005 to February 5, 2006) Richard Adler and he wrote the book and music for the musical, "Damn Yankees," in The Arena Stage production at the Fichlander Theater in Washington D.C. George Abbott and Douglass Wallop wrote the book. Molly Smith was director.
- (August 10 to 22, 1992) He and Richard Adler were composers and lyricists for the musical, "Damn Yankees," at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Jamie Farr, George Dvorsky and Gina Trano in the cast. Robert Fitch was director. George Abbott and Douglas Wallop wrote the book.
- (July 1976) He was composer and lyricist for the musical, "Damn, Yankees," 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 Vincent Price (Mr. Applegate); Russ Thacker (Joe Hardy); Pia Zadora (Lola); Frank Echols (Van Buren); Paige Massman (Gloria Thorpe); Charles Caron (Welch); Nick Jolley (Rocky); Robin Stone (Smokey); Laura Waterbury (Doris); Carol Trigg (Sister); Lawrence Vincent (Joe Boyd) and Providence Hollander ( Meg Boyd) in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director. Leslie B. Cutler was director. Mario Melodia was choreographer. Richard Patton was musical director. Phillip Louis Rodzen was scenic designer. Carl Heastand was costume designer. Joseph Vispi was associate to Mr. Kenley. William Kirk was assistant to Mr. Kenley. Mike Verina was cover artist. George Abbott and Douglass Wallop wrote the book. Richard Adler was also composer and lyricist.
- (1993 Summer) He and Richard Adler were composers and lyricists for the musical, "Damn Yankees," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Jack O'Brien was director, artistic director and also book reviser. George Abbott and Douglas Wallop wrote the book. Craig Noel was company director.
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