Each year, the Music Circus' Public Relations Office would produce a "Season Program" at the beginning of each season, listing the shows and other attractions being offered for the whole season.
"The King and I"
June 2, thru July 1, 1956 (4 weeks)
Starring
Irene Manning (Anna Leonowens)
Alfred Cibelli (The King)
With
Norma Larkin (Lady Thiang)
Beverly Allison (Tuptim)
Jerry Austen (Lun Tha)
Playbill for 1956 "The King and I" Read a synopsis of "The King and I"
"Plain and Fancy"
July 3 thru July 22, 1956 (3 weeks)
Starring
Joyce Randolph (Ruth Winter)
"The Student Prince"
July 24 thru August 5, 1956 (2 weeks)
Starring
Jim Hawthorne (Prince Karl Franz)
Pat Michon (Kathie)
With
David Aiken (Dr. Engel)
Bob Roman (Von Asterberg)
Joe E. Marks (Lutz)
Playbill for 1956 "The Student Prince" Read a synopsis of "The Student Prince"
"Annie Get Your Gun"
August 7 thru August 19, 1956 (2 weeks)
Starring
Betty Jane Watson (Annie Oakley)
William Shriner (Frank Butler)
Playbill for 1956 "Annie Get Your Gun" Read a synopsis of "Annie Get Your Gun"
"The Teahouse of the August Moon"
September 11 thru September 30, 1956 (3 weeks)
Starring
Gene Blakely (Captain Fisby)
Robert Casper (Sakini)
Playbill for 1956 "The Teahouse of the August Moon" Read a synopsis of "The Teahouse of the August Moon"
1956 Resident Company - Production Staff
Director
Choreographer
Jun. 2 thru Aug. 5
Choreographer
Aug. 7 thru Sept. 9
Choreographer
Sept. 11 thru Sept. 30
Musical Director
Assistant Conductor
Decoreographer
Costumes
Jun. 2 thru Aug. 5
Central Company Staff for Lambertville, Neptune, and Camden County Music Circuses
- General Manager, Roy A. Somlyo
- Stage Director, Bertram Yarborough
- Press Representative, Max Eisen
- Decoreographer, Donn Fischer
- Associate Director, Eric Schepard
- Decoreographer, James Taylor
Production Staff for Lambertville Music Circus
- General Manager, Arthur Gerold
- Production Stage Manager, Woody Spears
- Operational Director, Win Partello
- Treasurer, Harry V. Mulhern
- Personal Manager of Orchestra, Percy Ryder, Joseph Higham
- Theatre Party Representatives, Betty Ray Borth, Gary McHugh
- Assistant Manager, William Dreyer
- Properties, Abby Klueppelberg, Elaine Van Gorder
- Asst. Boss Canvas Man, Jonas Kilmer
- Costume Coordinator, Arthur Ducette, Donn Fischer
1956 Resident Company
Mr. Foster was a native of Kansas City, MO and made his professional debut in the ANTA "Salute to France" company of "Oklahoma!" He toured South America appearing at leading night clubs.
Mr. Reim was a graduate of the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. He made his Broadway debut as the Kralahome in 1956 in the New York City Center production of "The King and I."
1956 Resident Company - Singers
Mr. McGregor was a graduate of the University of Alabama where he majored in music and dramatics. In 1955 he was in the resident company of the St. Louis Municipal Opera.
1956 Resident Company - Dancers
Miss Dell got her first professional role on the Perry Como TV shoe in 1952 and appeared with him for the next four years. She also was a solo dancer on the Fred Waring and Martha Raye TV shows and at Radio City Music Hall.
Mr. Farnworth performed at Jacob's Pillow Festival, The Ballet Theatre Workshop, and at Radio City Music Hall. On TV he danced on the Paul Winchell an Perry Como Shows and in productions of "Babes in Toyland" and "The Chocolate Soldier."
Please note that during the season, some Resident Company members may have left and new ones hired. Not all the members listed above were employed for the entire season.