Mr. Capp is one of the disturbed patients under McIver's care. Described as self-loathing, he represents the range of difficult psychological needs that occupy McIver and contribute to the doctor's intense professional pressure, which in turn worsens the distance between McIver and Karen.
Lester is one of Tony's good friends and, with his wife Lily, has written a light musical comedy intended as Tony's comeback. He acts in the show and becomes doubtful when Jeffrey transforms it into a dark drama, but Lily urges him to let Jeffrey lead.
Jerry's friend, neighbor, and struggling concert pianist. He is a longtime associate of Henri Baurel. He humorously daydreams about performing and conducting Gershwin's Concerto in F, and quickly deduces the romantic triangle when Jerry brings Lise to his apartment building.
Ezra is a musical composer, pianist, and friend of the Barkleys. He helps Bert Felsher introduce Shirlene May, accompanies Josh and Dinah on their country trip, and tries to bring them together at a hospital benefit. He also tells Josh about Dinah's audition problems and encourages the events leading to their reconciliation.
Dick Rayburn is among the people who see Cindy Lou Bethany perform in the South. He and others are delighted by her musical number and daring striptease, in contrast to director Lloyd Lloyd, who is unamused. The summary identifies him only in connection with this reaction to Cindy Lou's performance.
Billy Starbuck is identified as a collaborator who writes tunes with Bob Sommers. The plot summary gives no further actions or details about Billy, but establishes his connection to Bob's songwriting work, which is part of the story's central conflict over songs being credited to Oliver Courtney.
George meets Oscar while waiting to pitch a song to Max Dreyfus. The story identifies Oscar as someone who will eventually become George’s closest friend, linking him to George’s early efforts to establish himself as a songwriter.
Oscar Levant has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1923. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Band Wagon, An American in Paris, The Barkleys of Broadway. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
