Series II: Musicals

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{"value"=>"3335713", "type"=>"local_mss"}
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{"value"=>"1950-1979", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1950/1979"}
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{"value"=>"Series II: Musicals"}
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{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"15 boxes, 5 oversize folders", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"4 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}]}
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{"value"=>"<p>Series II comprises the design portfolios for musical theater productions from 1950 through 1979. The files are arranged alphabetically by production title.</p> <p>The portfolios include a plethora of material for Ter-Arutunian's Broadway debut, George Abbott's 1957 hit, <span class=\"title\">New Girl in Town</span>, starring Gwen Verdon. These files include set designs; a set model and set pieces; costume designs; publicity posters; programs; wallpaper and drop designs; and technical drawings.</p> <p>Also of note are the costume designs for <span class=\"title\">Redhead</span> from 1959 (also starring Gwen Verdon), which earned Ter-Arutunian his first Tony Award for Best Costume Design.</p> <p>The designs for <span class=\"title\">Hot Spot</span> (1962) also feature two detailed set models encased in plexiglass boxes depicting a kitchen and a room interior.</p>"}
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1950
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1950
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1979
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1950
date_inclusive_end
1979
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4 linear feet (15 boxes, 5 oversize folders)

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  1. At the Grand
  2. Donnybrook
  3. Goodtime Charley [2/1]
  4. Hot Spot [3/1]
  5. I'm Solomon [1/1]
  6. The Merry Widow
  7. New Girl in Town
  8. Promenade
  9. Redhead