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The Telephone
Broadway
Revival
The Telephone
Broadway
Revival
City Center
131 W. 55th St., New York, NY, New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
music:
Gian-Carlo Menotti
lyrics:
Gian-Carlo Menotti
People (9)
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Maria D'Attili
Lucy
(Original)
Paul King
Ben
(Original)
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Gian-Carlo Menotti
Libretto
Music
Emanuel Balaban
Musical Director
New York City Center Drama Company
Producer
Chandler Cowles
Produced by Arrangement with
Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.
Produced by Arrangement with
Edith Luytens
Produced by Arrangement with
The Ballet Society (George Balanchine: Artistic Director; Lew Christensen: Ballet Master)
Produced by Arrangement with
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Dec
7
1948
Closing Date
Jan
9
1949
Performances
40
as of Dec 19, 2025
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