Schirmer also managed the careers of Carol Channing, Ethel Merman,[9] Patricia Wilson,[10] Peggy Cass,[11] and Rosemary Kuhlmann.
"[10] In 1954, Schirmer directed the Broadway play Dear Charles, which starred Tallulah Bankhead; he later staged her nightclub act in Las Vegas.
He produced shows Off Broadway that included A Party with Comden and Green at the Cherry Lane Theatre and Gay Divorce starring Beatrice Arthur.
[1] Schirmer directed musicals at New York City Center, including Wonderful Town starring Elaine Stritch, Guys and Dolls with Sheila MacRae, and Pal Joey with Bob Fosse.
He served as a casting director for TV specials from Disney, Circus of the Stars on CBS-TV, and Musical Comedy Tonight on PBS.