The 23rd Annual Zilker Summer Musical
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Summer 1981
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Book by Jerome Weidman & George Abbott
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About Fiorello!...
This musical biography of Fiorello H. LaGuardia (1882-1947), tells the story of the New York Mayor who broke the Tammany Hall political machine, and reformed New York City politics. "The Little Flower,” as LaGuardia was nicknamed, was elected Mayor of New York. Fiorello was an unconventional politician... thoroughly honest and well loved by the people.
The musical begins with his life in the private practice of law where his clients are, for the most part, poor and oppressed. LaGuardia announces that he intends to run for Congress and wins in a district that no Republican has ever carried. The musical traces his life and career as a lawyer and a Representative, sees him joust with the corruption that had plagued the city for decades, and concludes with him winning a spot on the mayoral ticket. He is true to his ideals and destroys political chicanery and corruption wherever he finds it.
The Cast
| Radio Announcer |
Nick Kosster |
| Fiorello H. LaGuardia |
Stayton P. Calhoun |
| Neil |
Jerry Conn |
| Morris |
Ray Weikel |
| Mrs. Pomerantz |
Mary Patricia Helton |
| Mr. Lopez/Chadwick |
Phillip Stansbury |
| Mr. Zappatella/Senator/Derby |
Kenneth Dale Craven |
| Mr. Gonzolez |
Howard Black |
| Mr. Zito |
Patrick D. Smith |
| Dora |
Catharine Brock |
| Marie |
Catherine Taylor |
| Ben |
Warner T. Dahlberg |
| Poker Players: |
Kenneth H. Robinson
Jeff Rose
Bernie Siben
Christopher Titus
Ed Toutant |
| Dealer |
Jerry Pulley |
| Seedy Man/Frantic Man |
Chris McComb |
| Hecklers: |
Howard Black
Michael Carroccio
Tom Heard
Chris McComb
Patrick D. Smith |
| Nina |
Kali Priestley |
| Floyd |
Joe York |
| Sophie |
Emily Kelley |
| Bag Ladies: |
Karen Putbres Hutson
Credia McComb |
| Thea |
Deborah Keese |
| Secretary |
Edie McKendree |
| Newsboy |
Marc Erck |
| Children: |
Gwendolyn, Edward, and
Shannon Stallsworth |
| Mitzi Travers |
B.J. Jefferson |
| Fedora |
Eric P. Henshaw |
| Judge Carter |
Herb Eagan |
| Frankie Scardini |
Ed Toutant |
| Tough Man |
Tito Menchaca |
| Florence |
Cathy Yount |
| Reporter |
Tom Heard |
| Ensemble: |
Carolyn Buehler
Becky Cavanaugh
Brenda Cochran
Leslie Cohen
Sharon Davis
Deborah Ann Fawn
Carole Fitzpatrick
Susan Shifreen Ganshirt
Val Inglis
Libby Johnson
Nancy B. McMillan
Toni Schmid
Jan Seward
Carol Smith |
The Production Staff
| Producer |
City of Austin Parks & Recreation Dept. |
| Director |
Bil Pfuderer |
| Choreographer |
Judy Thompson |
| Music Director |
Mark Slater |
| Scenic Design |
Lee Duran |
| Costume Design |
Suzanne Keeler |
| Lighting Design |
Don Day |
| Sound Design |
Crosswind Sound |
| Technical Director |
John D. McNeill |
| Production Manager |
Doug Tow |
| Stage Manager |
Connie Jackson |
| Associate Stage Manager |
Tito Menchaca |
| Properties |
Karen Hutson |
| Pianist |
Barbara Rupp |
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