Rosenthal, Jean, 1912-1969. – Jean Rosenthal papers, 1941-1972.

Papers of a lighting and scenic director including lighting plots, charts and notes, and set designs for numerous Broadway productions, performances of the New York City Opera, and various community and school productions for which she served as consultant. Among her documented Broadway productions are “Caligula” (1961) “Dark at the Top of the Stairs” (1957), “Destry Rides Again” (1959), “The Disenchanted” (1958), “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (1962), “Jamaica” (1957), “Take Me Along” (1959), and “West Side Story” (1957).


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All Collection Details:

  • Author: Rosenthal, Jean, 1912-1969.
  • Title: Jean Rosenthal papers, 1941-1972.
  • Size: 17.2 c.f. (41 archives boxes, 1 flat box, 2 oversize folders); plus additions of 30.8 c.f.
  • Category: designer, manuscript collection, and theater

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