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Harold Prince has had one of the most distinguished careers on Broadway. The Playbill Vault lists more than four dozen production credits for him, as a director (Sweeney Todd, Phantom of the Opera, et al.), as a producer (West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, et al.) and sometimes as both on the same show (Follies, A Little Night Music, She Loves Me, et al.). However, Prince also has two credits as a performer. Do you know them? Check The Vault under "People" to find out.
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Hal Prince understudied the role of Frank Lippencott in the original production of Wonderful Town, on which he was also Assistant Stage Manager. He's also listed as Special Guest at the 1973 "Sondheim: A Musical Tribute" concert.