Phil Friedman
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Phil Friedman (born Philburn Friedman; October 31, 1921 – March 21, 1988)[1] was an American stage manager and production manager who worked on Broadway for over 40 years. His career included the original productions of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Pippin, and Chicago.[2]
Philburn Friedman was born on Halloween, October 31, 1921, in Tacoma, Washington to Harry and Dorothy Friedman.[1]
Career
Phil Friedman began his career on Broadway as a production assistant in 1947 for The Story of Mary Surrat. He continued working and made his debut as a stage manager on Three Wishes for Jamie in 1952. His first popular musical was 1953's Kismet.
In 1961, he worked as the original production stage manager of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, eventually becoming the production supervisor. He stage managed a total of 25 shows on Broadway.[2]
Friedman worked on 11 shows with Bob Fosse. These included the revival of Pippin, Dancin', and Sweet Charity. He also starred in Fosse's film All That Jazz as the stage manager.
