At Manhattan theatres, week of March 13, 1950, Ziegfeld Theatre, Herman Levin and Oliver Smith present "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," a new musical comedy, book by Joseph Fields and Anita Loos, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Leo Robin, adapted from the novel by Anita Loos, dances and musical ensembles by Agnes deMille, production designed by Oliver Smith, costumes designed by Miles White, musical direction Milton Rosenstock, musical arrangements Don Walker, vocal direction and arrangments Hugh Martin, lighting Peggy Clark, entire production staged by John C. Wilson. Commencing Thursday evening, December 8, 1949.