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the Opera House, where Timbuktu! played prior-to-Broadway. The Kennedy Center is one of the producers of the Broadway hit Annie. LUTHER DAVIS (Book/Producer) makes his return to Broadway as a playwright and his debut as a theatrical producer with Timbuktu! He is the General Partner of the producing entity and it was he who conceived of the project and of the notion of rewriting Kismet, moving it from Baghdad to fourteenth-century Mali's principal city. Besides Kismet (which he co-authored with the late Charles Lederer and for which they won a Tony), Davis wrote the Broadway play Kiss Them for Me which starred Richard Widmark and Judy Holliday. He has written 14 feature movies. Among them are B.F.'s Daughter starring Barbara Stanwyck, Black Hand starring Gene Kelly, The Hucksters starring Clark Gable, A Lion Is in the Streets starring James Cagney, Across 110th Street starring Anthony Quinn and Yaphet Koto, Lady in a Cage starring Olivia de Havilland and James Caan (which he also produced) and (with Charles Lederer) the Howard Keel-Ann Blythe Kisket. For television he wrote and produced the Helen Hayes-Lillian Gish "Arsenic and Old Lace," and many other specials and pilots. His newest film script A.J. Oliver's Private School is being produced by Lord Lew Grade and Martin Starger in association with Al Simon. STAFF FOR TIMBUKTU GENERAL MANAGEMENT GATCHELL & NEUFELD,LTD. R. Tyler Gatchell, Jr. Peter Neufeld GENERAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVES SOLTERS & ROSKIN, INC. Joshua Ellis Company Manager.......Drew Murphy Associate Producer..........Alan Eichler Production Stage Manager and Ass't to the Director...........Donald Christy Stage Managers...........Jeanna Belkin, Pat Trott Special Ass't to Mr. Straiges...........Kate Edmunds Associate Scenic Designer............Wray Steven Graham Costume Ass't. to Mr. Holder..........Jeffrey Kurland Special Ass't. to Mr. Calderon..........Marilyn Lowey Production Ass'ts. to Mr Calderon Dan Kretting and Geoffrey Goodman Press Assistants..........Sophronia McBride-Pope, Mark Goldstaub Hair Stylist............Michael Smith Assoc. Sound Designer..........Larry Spurgeon Ass't. Musical Director..........John Cartwright Technical Director...........Arthur Siccardi Production Carpenter.......Chester Perry Production Flyman........Dominic Del Vecchio Production Electrician.......James Maloney Front Light Man.........William A. Doucett Special Effects...........Thomas O'Neill Production Sound Man.........Alan Steib Production Propertyman..........George Green, Jr. Ass't. Propertyman.........Ephraim Dunsky Production Wardrobe Supervisor.............Frank Green Wardrobe Supervisor.........Pixie Esmonde Music Coordinator.........Earl Shendell Music Preparation Supervisor.........Al Miller,Mathilde Pincus Attorney.........Gottlieb, Schiff,T icktin, Fabricant & Sternklar Advertising Agency.........Matthew Serino & Associates Insurance.........DeWitt Stern, Gutmann & Co., Inc. Production Photographer.........Martha Swope Production Ass't.........David Blackwell Ass't. to Gatchell & Neufeld....... Steven H. David Display Work.........King Displays, Inc. Merchandising.........Delta Consultants, Inc. PLAYBILL Cover Illustration by Geoffrey Holder Ass't. to the Choreographer and Dance Captain.........MIGUEL GODREAU Wigs and Makeup Designed by.........STANLEY JAMES Group Sales: (212) 354-1032 or Toll Free (800) 223-7567 CREDITS Scenery built by Theatre Techniques, Inc., Scenery painted by Nolan Scenery Studios, Inc., Costumes executed by Grace Costumes, Inc., Lighting equipment supplied by Four Star Stage Lighting, Inc., Sound equipment by Masque Sound & Recording Corp., Willow trunks and rattan chests courtesy of Pier I Imports, Inc., Baby Alive dolls from Kenner Products Div., General Mills Fund Group,. Inc., Sculptured pieces by Nino Novellino of Costume Armour, Dance shoes by Capezio-Ballet Makers, Dance notations by Gretchen Schumacher, courtesy of Dance Notation Bureau, Some fabrics by Gladstone Theatrical Fabrics Zubbediya wig executed by Marco Bergman, N.Y.C. Curtains and draperies by I. Weiss and Sons. The Mark Hellinger is a Nederlander Theatre. Other Nederlander theatres in New York: The ALVIN (757-8646) ANNIE The PALACE (757-2626) ELVIS THE LEGEND LIVES BROOKS ATKINSON (245-3430) SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR The URIS (586-6510) THE KING AND I General Manger to Nederlander Theatres.........Arthur Rubin Theatre Insured by Walsh and Walsh WARNING The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording inside this theatre, without the written permission of the management is prohibited by law. Violations may be punished by ejection and may render the offender liable for money damages. House Physician.........Max L. Kamen All products used in this theatre for the promotion of sanitation are manufactured by the Creco Co., Inc. FIRE NOTICE: The exit indicated by a red light and sign nearest to the seat you occupy is the shortest route to the street. In the event of fire or other emergency please do not run - WALK TO THAT EXIT. Thoughtless persons annoy patrons and endanger the safety of others by lighting matches or smoking in prohibited areas during the performances and intermissions. This violates a City of ordinance and is punishable by law. Agustus A. Beekman - FIRE COMMISSIONER [Second Page] Dining and Entertainment AMERICAN OAK HEARTH - 1413 6th Ave. Bet. (57 & 58 St.) Enjoy a delicious sandwich to a complete dinner at reasonable prices. Baking on premises. Breakfast, Lun. Din. Beautiful Intimate Cocktail Lounge. open 7 days. 581-5137. AMERICAN/STEAKHOUSES AL & DICK'S STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE - 151 W. 54 St. PL 7-0095. "One of the Last of the Great Ones." Steaks, prime ribs, lobster, seafood. Op. for lun. Mon-Fri. Din. till 12 am. Mon-Sat., till 10 pm. Prix Fixe & A la Carte Ent. Tue-Sat. ALGONQUIN - 59 West 44th Street. Delightful after theatre Supper Buffet, serving delicious edibles and potables in a legendary houseparty atmosphere. Also superb pre-theatre Dinner. AE. DC. BA. RES.: 687-4400 BEEFSTEAK CHARLIE'S - B'way at 51st St. (757-3110) & 221 W. 46 (226-0480) D. $5.59-$9.99. Charlie's Speciality; Blue Ribbon Sirloin $7.99, incl. unlim. Sal. Bar & Fr. Beer, Wine or Sangria. Child's Din. 99c. Piano Bar at 46 St. c c. CATTLEMAN - 5 E. 45 St. 661-1200 - Madame Mustache hosts a joyous eve. of song & serves USDA Prime Beef. Fr. parking 5 PM-12 for din. patrons Mon.-Sat. Full dinners, a la carte delights - lavish extras - most major cr. cds. CHARLEY O'S STEAK HOUSE - Rockefeller Center at 33 W. 48th St. Dinner, Supper and snacks til 2 A.M.-Famous Irish Coffee Bar-Lunch 11 A.M.-4 P.M. All major credit cards. Open 7 days. Reservations 582-7141. FRANKIE & JOHNNIE - 269 W. 45. UPSTAIRS RESTAURANT RATED BEST STEAK HOUSE IN NY! STEPS FROM ALL THEATRES. CELBERITES FREQUENT. ****RATING. OPEN LATE. AE, DC 245-9717; CO 5-9776 GALLAGHER'S STEAK HOUSE - 52nd Street just West of Broadway. Sports and Theatrical * Celebrities favorite Steakhouse for over 40 years. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. 245-5336. GREAT AUNT FANNY'S - 340 W. 46th St. 765-7374. Very Casual. Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Supper. * Mon.-Tues., Thurs.-Fri. 5 to 12:30, Wed. & Sat. Noon to 12:30 A.M.-Sun. 1 to 10 P.M. A la Carte only-E. 2.75-5.95, D. 2.75-8.95. Cr. Cds. MARTY'S BUM STEER - 334 East 73 St. 879-1040. Intimate & Modern; fine steaks, prime ribs, lobster, continental specialties. D. only 5:30-12, Fri & Sat to 1 AM, Sun 5-12. A la carte entrees $6.50-$11.50 Ent. Tues-Sat fr. 8:30-12:30. MIKE MANUCHE'S - For 30 yrs. N Y'ers have been saying "Meetcha at Manuche's." Aged steaks, Pasta & salads are as famous as the people you meet at Manuche's. Piano Nightly-150 W. 52nd Street. Tel. JU 2-5438-AE, DC, MC MRS. J'S SACRED COW - 228 W. 72nd (BT. B'WAY & WEST END) 873-4067. MOMENTS * FROM LINCOLN CENTER. 30 YEARS A CELEBRITY HANGOUT. SUPERIOR STEAKS AND SEAFOOD. PIANIST & ENTMT. NIGHTLY. SMITH & WOLLENSKY - An 1896 old New York landmark houses this outstanding steak house ... where beef, veal, chicken and fish are as exciting as the atmosphere. Corner 49th Street & 3rd Ave. Tel. PL 3-1530-AE, DC, MC UNITED STATES STEAK HOUSE - New Thea. Dist. Steakhouse and saloon open late Nightly-known for T. Bone steaks, Hamburgers with unique stuffing, 6 nut pie. Free Parking. 120 W. 51 (off B'way in Rockefeller Center) 757-8800. WALLY'S - 224 W. 49th. NY'S TOP RATED RESTAURANT FOR STEAKS & WHALE-SIZE LOBSTERS. OUTSTANDING NORTHERN ITALIAN SPECIALTIES. FREQUENTED BY THEATRE & SPORT'S CELEBRITIES. C D S AT 582-0460. ARGENTINE LA MILONGA - 755 9th (cor. 51st) Typical Argentine kitchen, Spanish dishes & seafood spe-*cialties. Special Lun. Mon.-Fri. $3.25 to $5.95, Live Entertainment thru-Sun. 'til 4 A.M. Cr. Cds. Closed Mon. 586-9867. CABARET BARBARANN - THEATRICAL RESTAURANT - 349 W. 46th St. on "Restaurant Row" (bet. 8th & 9th Aves.) Frequented by Bway's Stars! Cktls., Lun. & Din. 'til AM/Entertainment Nightly. Reservations: 541-6150. Op. 7 days. Cr. Cds. CHINESE BILL HONG'S - 133 W. 52 (581-6730) WHY NOT THE BEST? SUPERB CHINESE CUISINE. STEPS FROM THE THEATRE DISTRICT. LUNCH, DINNER, AFTER THEATRE (TO 2 AM) MAJOR CREDIT CARDS. CHINA PEACE - 200 W. 44th. St. (Cor. B'way) 354-4677, Szechuan Food, Cocktails. Op. 7 Days 11:30-11:30 Fri. & Sat. Til 1 A.M. Pre or After Thea. Spec., SHOW YOUR B'WAY TICKETS FOR 10% DISCOUNT, Private Party Room. Cr. Cds. CHINA SONG - 1705 B'way at 54th St. CI 6-6759. A B'way favorite for 24 years. Specializing in Cantonese Cooking at moderate prices. Fast service at Luncheon, Cocktails & Dinner. Party Room for Theatre Groups. Credit Cards. DAVID K'S - 1115 THIRD AVENUE (@ 65th) 371-9090. DISTINGUISHED CHINESE CUISINE. AN UNUSUAL DINING EXPERIENCE. L., COCKTAILS, D., ENT. WED.-SUN. FROM 9 P. M. LUCKY GARDEN - 224 W. 50. St. (Bet. B'way & 8th Ave.) 541-5236. Open 7 days 11:30 to 11:30. "In Heart of Theatre District." - Mandarin - Cantonese - Szechuan - Cuisine at very moderate prices. PEAKING PARADISE RESTAURANT - 137 W. 52nd NEST TO AMERICANA. STEPS FROM THE-*ATRES. LUNCH, DINNER, AFTER THEATRE TO 11:30 PM. MANDARIN, SZECHUAN, HUNAN CUISINE 757-4605, MAJOR CREDIT CARDS. CONTINENTAL/AMERICAN ARTHURS - 44 W. 56th. St. 581-9765. Best value for Dining in town ! Staff of talented show people entertain nitely. This find is to restaurant's what Chorus Line is to Broadway! L.D. Cocktails, After Theatre. COMPANY - "OUTSTANDING FOOD" N.Y. TIMES, AFTER THEATRE DINING AND DRINKING TIL * 1 A.M. ENTERTAINMENT NITELY. FABULOUS SUN. BRUNCH 12 N.-5 P.M. $3.95 INCLUDES 1 DRINK. 365 3rd AVE. (27 ST.) 532-5222. C. C. PRIVE - 1ST. AVENUE AND 59 ST. -688-8778. ELEGANT, INTIMATE ART DECO DECOR BLEND WITH EXC. CUISINE & TRIO FOR FINE DINING & DANCING. DINNER AT DUSK (5:30-7:30) $10.50 COMPL. D TO 11; LATE SUP. 11-2 AM. SARDI'S - 234 WEST 44 ST. IN THE HEART OF THEA. LAND OPEN EVERYDAY INCLUDING * SUN. FOR L. DIN. AFT. THEA. SUN. BRUNCH FR. 12 TO 4, - THE CLUB BAR, PRIVATE ROOM FOR PARTIES. CR. CDS. 221-8440 (continued) L-Luncheon C-Cocktail D-Dinner S-Supper AT-After Theatre *Open Sunday (Feb. 1978)