About Jo Mielziner
Joseph Mielziner was an American theatrical scenic, and lighting designer born in Paris, France. He was described as "the most successful set designer of the Golden era of Broadway", and worked on both stage plays and musicals. His brother recruited him as a stage manager for summer stock, where Mielziner discovered his passion for scenic design. In the course of his career, Mielziner won seven Tony Awards and was nominated for another five. He "pioneered 'selective realism' in scenic design". He won the Academy Award for best color art direction for his work on Picnic.
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