Summary Information

Title: Joseph Stein Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1942-1969

Creator:

• Stein, Joseph

Call Number: U.S. Mss 33AN

Quantity: 12.6 c.f. (31 archives boxes, 1 package)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society Archives / Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
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Abstract:

Papers of a playwright, screenwriter, and Tony-winning librettist, consisting of scripts, revisions, outlines, correspondence, routines, lyrics, programs, photographs, reviews, and financial records for works in various genre for which Stein was writer or collaborator. Among the plays represented are Enter Laughing, (1963), Fiddler on the Roof (1964), Juno (1959), Lend an Ear (1948), Mr. Wonderful (1956), No Time for Sergeants (1955), Plain and Fancy (1955), Take Me Along (1959), and Zorba (1968). Stein also adapted Enter Laughing (Col., 1967) and Fiddler on the Roof (UA, 1971) for the screen, and scripts are included for both these titles. During the 1940's and 1950's he wrote extensively for radio and television. Well represented are contributions to The Henry Morgan Show (ABC), NBC Comedy Hour,Your Show of Shows (NBC), and numerous other series, specials, and routines for performers such as Tallulah Bankhead, Hildegrade, and others.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0033an