Spoon River Anthology (1963). Musical. Dramatic reading of the verse of
Edgar Lee Masters. Conceived by
Charles Aidman. Music by Naomi Caryl Hirshhorn. Lyrics by Charles Aidman. Directed by Charles Aidman. Booth Theatre (moved to The Belasco Theatre from 18 Nov 1963 to close): 29 Sep 1963- 4 Jan 1964 (111 performances). Cast: Charles Aidman (as "Reader"),
Robert Elston (as "Reader"),
Betty Garrett (as "Reader"),
Joyce Van Patten (as "Reader"), Naomi Caryl Hirshhorn, Hal Lynch. Understudies: Understudies:
Robert Doyle (as "Reader, Singer"), Barbara Gilbert (as "Reader, Singer"). Produced by Joseph Cates. Presented by Cates Brothers.