Ruth Mitchell papers, 1887-1999 (bulk 1946-1999).

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Creator

Mitchell, Ruth, 1919-2000.

Location

Billy Rose Theatre Division

Extent

• 15.19 linear feet (39 boxes)

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Scope/Contents Note

Ruth Mitchell was a stage manager, director, producer and the assistant to the acclaimed director and producer Harold Prince, working on Broadway from the late 1940s through the late 1990s. This collection consists mainly of production files, most notably scripts with extensive technical cues, for the 50-odd shows that Mitchell stage managed, assistant directed or produced. Some personal files are also included.

Controlled Access Terms

• Musical theater -- United States -- 20th century.
• Theater -- Production and direction -- United States -- 20th century.
• Theater -- Stage management -- United States -- 20th century.
• Photographs.
• Programs.
• Scrapbooks.
• Scripts.
• Sound recordings.
• Video recordings.
• Theatrical producers and directors -- United States -- 20th Century.
• Theatrical stage managers -- United States -- 20th Century.

Additional Creator Names

• Bennet, Michael.
• Bock, Jerry.
• Ebb, Fred.
• Grossman, Larry.
• Harnick, Sheldon.
• Kander, John.
• Klotz, Florence.
• Lloyd Webber, Andrew, 1948-
• Logan, Joshua.
• Prince, Harold, 1928-
• Sondheim, Stephen.