Flower Drum Song (Broadway)

Musical comedy Oscar Hammerstein II (also lyrics) and Joseph Fields. Based on the novel by C.Y. Lee. Directed by Gene Kelly. St. James Theatre: 1 Dec 1958-7 May 1960 (600 performances).

Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein in association with Joseph Fields. Nominated for 1959 Tony Award (with Hammerstein) for Best Book (Musical) and Best Musical. Filmed as Flower Drum Song (Movie) (1961).

Appearances

• Jack Soo as "Frankie Wing"
• Pat Suzuki
• Miyoshi Umeki as Mei-Li from Sayonara (Movie) (1957)
• Helen Funai