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The Medium
Broadway
Revival
The Medium
Broadway
Revival
City Center
131 W. 55th St., New York, NY, New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
lyrics:
Gian-Carlo Menotti
book:
Gian-Carlo Menotti
music:
Gian-Carlo Menotti
People (16)
Paul King
Ben
(Replacement)
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Virginia Beeler
Mrs. Nolan
(Original)
Leo Coleman
Tobya mute
(Original)
Maria D'Attili
Mrs. Gobineau
(Original)
Evelyn Keller
Monica
(Original)
Paul King
Mr. Gobineau
(Original)
Derna de Lys
Monica
(Original)
Mrs. Gobineau
(Original)
Margery Mayer
Madame FloraBaba
(Original)
Marie Powers
Madame FloraBaba
(Original)
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Gian-Carlo Menotti
Libretto
Music
Horace Armistead
Scenic Design
Costume Design
New York City Center Drama Company
Producer
Chandler Cowles
Produced by Arrangement with
Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.
Produced by Arrangement with
Edith Luytens
Produced by Arrangement with
The Ballet Society (George Balanchine: Artistic Director; Lew Christensen: Ballet Master)
Produced by Arrangement with
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Dec
7
1948
Closing Date
Jan
9
1949
Performances
40
as of Jan 07, 2026
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Awards
Tony Award
1948
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Horace Armistead
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