Jackpot (1944). Musical comedy. Music by
Vernon Duke. Lyrics by
Howard Dietz. Based on material by
Guy Bolton,
Sidney Sheldon and Ben Roberts. Musical Direction by Max Meth. Vocal arrangements by
Clay Warnick. Music arranged by
Hans Spialek,
Robert Russell Bennett and Vernon Duke. Choreography by Lauretta Jefferson and Charles Weidman. Directed by Roy Hargrave. Alvin Theatre: 13 Jan 1944- 11 Mar 1944 (69 performances). Cast:
Benny Baker, Robert Beam, Connie Constant,
Wendell Corey (as "Sgt. Naylor"), Althea Elder,
Nanette Fabray (as "Sally Madison"),
Betty Garrett (as "Sgt. Maguire"), John Hamill, Flower Hujer,
Allan Jones (as "Hank Trimble"), Bill Jones,
Ben Lackland (as "Bill Bender"),
Jerry Lester, Walter Monroe, Houston Richards (as "Dexter De Wolf"), Sherry Shadburne,
Morton Stevens (as "Mr. Dill"), Drucilla Strain, Betty Stuart,
Jacqueline Susann (as "Edna"), Edith Turgell,
Mary Wickes (as "Nancy Parker"), Billie Worth. Produced by
Vinton Freedley.