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Joseph "Jo" Mielziner (March 19, 1901 – March 15, 1976) was an American theatrical scenic, and lighting designer born in Paris, France. He was described as "the most successful set designer of the Golden era of Broadway", and worked on both stage plays and musicals.
Jo Mielziner (born March 19, 1901, Paris, France—died March 15, 1976, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was an American stage designer who, in more than 360 Broadway productions from 1924, introduced several devices that became standard in 20th-century theatrical staging.
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Mar 16, 1976 · Jo Mielziner, the pioneering designer who created the settings and usually the lighting for more than 300 dramas, musical comedies, operas and ballets, collapsed in a taxicab yesterday and was...
Jo Mielziner was a prolific and influential theatrical designer who worked on over 200 Broadway productions, including classics like Death of a Salesman and South Pacific. He also designed for film, interior, and camouflage, and won five Tony Awards and was a Catholic convert.
- March 19, 1901
- March 15, 1976
The Jules Fisher collection of Jo Mielziner designs includes original drawings and renderings for theater, opera, and ballet productions from the 1920s through the 1960s, primarily in New York City. Names. Fisher, Jules (Donor) Jones, Robert Edmond, 1887-1954 (Creator) Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976 (Set designer) Dates / Origin.
Jo Mielziner: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World. Date of Death: March 15, 1976 (74) Birth Place: Paris, FRANCE. Latest News on Jo Mielziner: Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams & Joshua...
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Jo Mielziner, set and lighting designer, theater architect and consultant. The collection consists of set and costume designs, technical drawings, elevations and whiteprints documenting the work of Jo Mielziner. Names. Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976 (Set designer) Berlin, Irving, 1888-1989. Loesser, Frank, 1910-1969. Porter, Cole, 1891-1964.