DOCTOR JAZZ

An original Broadway musical set in Storyville, the brothel quarter in New Orleans in 1917, Doctor Jazz debuted at the Winter Garden Theatre March 19, 1975. The musical in two acts featured Lola Falana (Edna Mae Sheridan) was nominated for three 1975 Tony Awards. Lola Falana was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical, Raoul Pene Du Bois was nominated for Best Costume Design, and Donald Mckayle was nominated for Best Choreography.

Opening night production credits:

Produced by Cyma Rubin

Music by Buster Davis and Luther Henderson

Directed by Donald McKayle

Scenic Design by Raoul Pene Du Bois 

Costume Design by Raoul Pene Du Bois 

Lighting Design by Abe Feder

 

Digital Image:

Lighting Location and Hanging Plan Drawing

 

For reference assistance 

 

Marshall Library and Archives, Springer Opera House

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Genealogy and Local History Department, Columbus Public Library

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