In 1962 the practice of using the Singers and Dancers of the Resident Company to play many of the Supporting Roles in their productions continued from 1961. The reasons for this change are not clear. It could have been financial or it may have been the result of engaging much more talented and versatile performers. See the 1962 Resident Company Ensemble below to see what productions in which each appeared in a supporting role. See the Playbills for information on what roles they played.
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.
"Flower Drum Song"
June 1 thru June 17, 1962
Starring
Tim Herbert (Sammy Fong)
Michi Kobi (Linda Low)
Lucretia Gould (Madame Liang)
With
Gail Johnston (Mei Li)
Playbill for 1962 "Flower Drum Song" Read a synopsis of "Flower Drum Song"
"The Music Man"
June 19 thru July 1, 1962
Starring
James Congdon (Harold Hill)
Sybil Lamb (Marian Paroo)
With
Dom DeLuise (Marcellus Washburn)
Playbill for 1st 1962 Production of "The Music Man" Read a synopsis of "The Music Man"
"Gypsy"
July 3 thru July 8, 1962
Starring
Evelyn Brooks (Mama Rose)
Bruce Kirby (Herbie)
Denise Marsa (Baby June)
Maurey Haydn (Dainty June)
With
Shirley Dalzell (Tessie Tura)
"Fiorello!"
July 10 thru July 15, 1962
Starring
Vincent Gardenia (Fiorello La Guardia)
Marian Haroldson (Marie)
With
Monroe Wade (Mr. Zappatella)
Bruce Kirby (Ben)
Gary Oakes (Neil)
Playbill for 1962 "Fiorello!" Read a synopsis of "Fiorello!"
"The Threepenny Opera"
July 17 thru July 22, 1962
Starring
James Congdon (MacHeath)
Elly Stone (Jenny)
Gail Johnston (Polly Peachum)
Vincent Gardenia (J. J. Peachum)
Shirley Dalzell (Lucy Brown)
Playbill for 1962 "The Threepenny Opera" Read a synopsis of "The Three Penny Opera"
I remember one afternoon watching the rehearsal for "The Threepenny Opera." It wasn't pulling together as it should and Director Louie MacMillan was frustrated. He called a halt to the scene and he yelled from the back of the tent, "Every line in this show is a lie. Play it that way. Say each line as if it's a lie." Instantly the scenes pulled together. Great directing! -Jon Case
"The Chocolate Soldier"
July 24 thru July 29, 1962
Starring
Jack Washburn (Bumerli)
Marilyn Landers (Nadina)
With
Vincent Gardenia (Kasimir Popoff)
Liz Lamkin (Mascha)
Playbill for 1962 "The Chocolate Soldier" Read a synopsis of "The Chocolate Soldier"
"West Side Story"
July 31 thru August 12, 1962
Starring
Don McKay (Tony)
Liz Lamkin (Maria)
Sheila Smith (Anita)
Edward Earle (Riff)
Ben Gerard (Bernardo)
With
Maurey Haydn (Anybodys)
Playbill for 1962 "West Side Story" Read a synopsis of "West Side Story"
"Guys and Dolls"
August 14 thru August 19, 1962
Starring
David Atkinson (Sky Masterson)
Joshua Shelley (Nathan Detroit)
Sheila Smith (Miss Adelaide)
With
Dom DeLuise (Nicely Nicely)
Playbill for 1962 "Guys and Dolls" Read a synopsis of "Guys and Dolls"
"Bye, Bye Birdie"
August 21 thru September 2, 1962
Starring
Edward Earle (Albert Peterson)
Sheila Smith (Rose Grant)
Ben Gerard (Conrad Birdie)
Playbill for 1962 "Bye, Bye Birdie" Read a synopsis of "Bye, Bye Birdie"
"The Music Man"
(Second engagement this Season)
Starring
James Congdon (Harold Hill)
Sybil Lamb (Marian Paroo)
With
Dom DeLuise (Marcellus Washburn)
Playbill for 2nd 1962 Production of "The Music Man" Read a synopsis of "The Music Man"
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.