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Donald Richards

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Actor 1919–1953 On stage 19471949

Donald Richards (March 24, 1919 – September 26, 1953) was an American singer and actor. He is best known in his short career for having created the role of Woody Mahoney in Finian's Rainbow. Richards was born in New York City on March 24, 1919, and attended Theodore Roosevelt High School there. He went on to attend Columbia University, and he often sang on radio stations in New York City while he was a student at both schools. Laszlo Halasz, conductor for New York's City Center Opera company, tutored Richards and advised him to aim for a career on stage. Richards's ambition to sing opera was fulfilled when he had lead roles in the St. Louis Grand Opera's productions of Faust and Pagliacci. H…

On stage 2 productions, 2 years

1947 Finian’s Rainbow 46th Street Theatre · Original · directed by Bretaigne Windust 725 perf.
1949 Along Fifth Avenue Broadhurst Theatre · Original · directed by Robert Sidney 180 perf.

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Finian’s Rainbow

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  • Cast: Ella Logan, Albert Sharpe, Donald Richards, David Wayne, Anita Alvarez, Robert Pitkinebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt

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