Seventh Heaven A musical version of the silent film classic of the same title, starring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell, “Seventh Heaven,” is the story of a girl who remains faithful to her street cleaner love even after he is blinded in the war. Ricardo Mantalban played Chico; Gloria DeHaven played Diane. The show was most notable for its remarkable young, cast, which included, in addition to Ricardo Mantalban and Gloria DeHaven, 22 year-old Chita Rivera and 33 year-old Beatrice Arthur. Opening Night Production Credits Produced by Gant Gaither and William Bacher. Music by Victor Young; Lyrics by Stella Unger; Book by Victor Wolfson and Stella Unger; Based on the play by Austin Strong; Musical Director: Max Meth; Music orchestrated by David Terry; Choral director: Crane Calder. Directed by John C. Wilson; Choreographed by Peter Gennaro; Uncredited show doctoring by Jerome Robbins. Scenic Design by Marcel Vertés; Costume Design by Marcel Vertés; Lighting Design by Feder. Stage Manager: Earl J. Brisgal and Ernestine Perrie. Casting: David Graham. Opening Night Cast Beatrice Arthur Songs:
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