Boyt, John

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Designer, producer and writer, John Boyt (1921-1983) was born in Newark, New Jersey. From the 1940s to the early 1980s, Boyt designed costumes, sets, and occasionally lighting, for theater, dance, opera, television, and film. His credits include Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theater productions, as well as New York City Ballet and New York City Opera.

From the guide to the John Boyt costume designs, 1946-1956, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)

Designer, producer and writer, John Boyt (1921-1983) was born in Newark, New Jersey; from the 1940s to the early 1980s, Boyt designed costumes, sets and occasionally lighting, for theater, dance, opera, television, and film.

His credits include Broadway, off-Broadway and regional theater productions, as well as New York City Ballet and New York City Opera.

From the description of John Boyt costume designs, 1946-1956. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 667592354

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creatorOf John Boyt costume designs, 1946-1956 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
referencedIn Miscellaneous theatrical set designs, 1661-1975 and undated. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Boyt, John. John Boyt costume designs, 1946-1956. New York Public Library System, NYPL
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associatedWith Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. person
associatedWith Stevens, Leslie, 1924-1998. person
associatedWith Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909. person
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New York (State)--New York
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Active 1946

Active 1956

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