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2 unusual facts about John Brascia


John Brascia

The production was supervised and choreographed by Robert Alton (who choreographed the film White Christmas, featuring Brascia, a year later).

Brascia made his Broadway debut on February 11, 1953 in the musical version of the film "Nothing Sacred," titled Hazel Flagg, which featured a score by Jule Styne and Bob Hilliard.


Robert Alton

He learned stage direction from John Murray Anderson and during his Broadway career he was instrumental in furthering the careers of Ray Bolger, John Brascia, Don Crichton, Betty Grable, Gene Kelly, Sheree North, Vera-Ellen and Charles Walters, among others.


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