Anita Gillette was recognized with a 1959–60 Theatre World Award for her New York stage debut in this production. Shortly after the production closed, she was recruited as an understudy in Gypsy.
According to syndicated columnist Earl Wilson, a dispute over costumes caused Russell Patterson to skip the open night performance.
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