- Active on Broadway in the following productions:
- Happy End (1977). Musical. Music by Kurt Weill. Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht. Original German play by Elisabeth Hauptmann. Book adapted by Michael Feingold. Lyrics adapted by Michael Feingold. Musical Director: Roland Gagnon. Assistant Musical Director: David Krane. Chelsea Theater Center Production newly conceived by Robert Kalfin. Staged by Patricia Birch. Directed by Robert Kalfin and Patricia Birch. Martin Beck Theatre: 7 May 1977- 10 Jul 1977 (75 performances). Cast: Grayson Hall (as "A Lady in Gray/"The Fly"), Christopher Lloyd (as "Bill Cracker"), Meryl Streep (as "Lieutenant Lillian Holiday, Hallelujah Lil") [final Broadway role before entering films], Benjamin Rayson (as "Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer"), Liz Sheridan (as "Major Stone"), Tony Azito (as "Dr. Nakamura, The Governor"), Raymond J. Barry (as "Johnny Flint, Baby Face"), Alexandra Borrie (as "Sister Jane"), Christopher Cara (as "Brother Ben Owens"), John A. Coe (as "Jimmy Dexter, The Reverend"), Donna Emmanuel (as "Miriam, The barmaid"), Joe Grifasi (as "Captain Hannibal Jackson"), Prudence Wright Holmes (as "Sister Mary"), Kristin Jolliff (as "Member of The Fold"), Frank Kopyc (as "Member of The Fold"), Tom Mardirosian (as "Member of The Fold"), Martha Miller (as "Member of The Fold"), Victor Pappas (as "Member of The Fold"), David Pursley (as "A Cop"), Robert Weil (as "Bob Marker, The Professor"). Standby: Bob Gunton (as "Bill Cracker"). Understudies: Alexandra Borrie (as "Lieutenant Lillian Holiday"), Donna Emmanuel (as "Sister Jane"), Kristin Jolliff (as "Miriam/Sister Mary), Frank Kopyc (as "Captain Hannibal Jackson"), Tom Mardirosian (as "A Cop/Johnny Flint"), Martha Miller (as "A Lady in Gray/Major Stone"), Victor Pappas (as "Bob Marker/Dr. Nakamura"), David Pursley (as "Jimmy Dexter/Sam "Mammy" Wurlitzer"). Produced by Michael Harvey and The Chelsea Theater Center (Robert Kalfin: Artistic Director. Michael David: Executive Director). Associate Producer: Wilder Luke Burnap. Note; Christopher Lloyd did not perform on opening night due to a leg injury. Bob Gunton performed as "Bill Cracker" until Mr. Lloyd could resume the role on crutches.
- 3 Penny Opera (1989). Musical drama (revival).
- (1999 - 2000) He translated Bertolt Brecht's play, "The Threepenny Opera," in an American Contemporary Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Kurt Weill was composer. Carey Perloff was director.
- (2005 - 2006) He adapted the lyrics for the musical, "Happy End," was performed in an American Contemporary Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Carey Perloff was director. Bertolt Brecht wrote the lyrics. Kurt Weill was composer.
- (May 5, 1984) He adapted the book and lyrics for the musical, "Happy End," at The Arena Stage Theatre in Washington D.C. Kurt Weill was composer. Garland Wright was director. Bertolt Brecht was lyricist.
- (1978 to 1979 season) He adapted Henrik Ibsen's play, "The Pretenders," at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota with Stephen Lang, Cara Duff-McCormick and Ken Ruta in the cast. Alvin Epstein was artistic director and director. David Lloyd Gropman was set designer. Dunya Ramicova was costume designer. Duane Schuler was lighting designer. Dick Whitbeck was composer.
- (1978 to 1979 season) He directed Robert Patrick's play, "My Cup Runneth Over," at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater 2, Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- (1978 to 1979 season) He directed David Mamet's play, "Litko," and Sam Shepard's play, "Action," at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater 2, Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- (1995 to 1996 season) His translation of Max Frisch's play, "The Firebugs," was performed at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota. David Gordon was director. Marina Draghici was set designer. Adelle Lutz was costume designer. Jennifer Tipton was lighting designer.
- (April 26, 1980) He was American adapter and lyricist for the musical, "Happy End," in an American Repertory Theatre production at the Loeb Stage in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Bertolt Brecht was lyricist. Kurt Weill was composer. Elisabeth Hauptmann wrote the original German play. Walton Jones was director. Gary Fagin was music director and conductor. Michael H. Yeargan was set designer. William Ivey Long was costume designer. William Armstrong was lighting designer. Robert Brustein was artistic director.
- (November 23, 1980) He translated Bertolt Brecht's play, "The Berlin Requiem," and "The Seven Deadly Sins," in the American Repertory Theatre production at the Loeb Stage in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Kurt Weill was composer. Travis Preston directed the "The Berlin Requiem." Alvin Epstein directed "The Seven Deadly Sins." Carmen De Lavallade was Choreographic Associate. Michael H. Yeargan was set designer. Dunya Ramicova was costume designer. James F. Ingalls was lighting designer. Gary Fagin was music director. Robert Brustein was artistic director.
- (December 11, 1980) He translated and adapted "Earth SPirit and "Pandora's Box" in Frank Wedekind's play, "Lulu," in the American Repertory Theatre production at the Loeb Stage in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lee Breuer was director. Adrianne Lobel was production designer. Rita Ryack was costume designer. Paul Gallo was lighting designer. Robert Brustein was artistic director.
- (May 12, 1995) He was translator for Bertolt Brecht's play, "The Threepenny Opera," in the American Repertory Theatre production at the Loeb Stage in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Kurt Weill was composer. Jeremy Sams was lyric translator. Ron Daniels was director. Craig Smith was musical director. Michael Yeargan was set designer. Gabriel Berry was costume designer. Anne Militello was lighting designer. Christopher Walker was sound designer. Robert Brustein was artistic director.
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