Sherman Edwards was born in New York taught American history at James Monroe High School. After earning an undergraduate degree in history, at New York University, he later did graduate work in history at Cornell University.

Sherman Yellen, librettist, was nominated for a Tony Award for his book for The Rothschilds. His contribution to musical theatre includes his libretto for Rex, music by Richard Rodgers, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, recently revised and presented at The York Theatre in New York.

Sidney Sheldon, born February 11, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, is an American screenwriter and novelist.

SARAH BRANDT is the author of nine works for young audiences, eight of which were commissioned and first produced by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

NATHANAEL MCCLURE is a writer, actor, and musician based in New York City. On stage, he's been seen at The Muny, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Opera Theatre of St Louis, and more. His work has been seen and heard on commercials, stage, and screen.

SIR ARTHUR SEYMOUR SULLIVAN was the first holder of the Mendelssohn scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music. His principal ambition was to be a serious composer -- thus the success of his collaboration with Gilbert did not satisfy him.

SIR WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT is best remembered for his Savoy operas (produced at the Savoy Theatre in London) created in collaboration with Sir Arthur Sullivan.

Stan Freeman was awarded an Emmy for his work as a lyricist and composer for "The Carol Burnett Show". As a musician he has recorded with jazz legends Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman, and Ella Fitzgerald. He has also recorded more than fifteen solo albums for Columbia and Epic records.

STEPHEN FLAHERTY is the composer of the Broadway musicals Ragtime (Tony, Drama Desk, OCC Awards, two Grammy nominations), Seussical (Grammy, Drama Desk nominations), Once on This Island (Tony nomination, Olivier Award, Best Musical) and Rocky.