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Set Designs for Little Me, 1982

Designs for "Casa Mañana," scene in Little Me
Tony Walton (b. 1934)
Designs for "Casa Mañana," scene in Little Me, 1982
Tony Walton Collection
Music Division
Purchase (155.5)
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"Skylight Roof" scene in Little Me"
Tony Walton (b. 1934)
"Skylight Roof" scene in Little Me, 1982
Tony Walton Collection
Music Division
Purchase (155.10b)
Shown online with permission of the artist

In the original 1962 Broadway production of Little Me, an older affluent Belle looks back on her successful career and recounts her story. In the revised 1982 version the aging Belle has suffered severe financial setbacks and is an entertainer in a club in Hackensack New Jersey. Tony Walton's colorful set design for the "Casa Mañana" club (shown above), one of the many he created for the revival, complemented and emphasized the bright comedy of the production. Walton also designed the costumes for the new production.

Eggleston Mansion"
Tony Walton (b. 1934)
"Eggleston Mansion"
scene in Little Me, 1982
Tempera
Tony Walton Collection
Music Division
Purchase (155.10a)
Shown online with permission of the artist

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