I want this to be a first-class production, and Susan's not going to let Bob do it on the cheap.

We did a small production and it became a first-class one, and a first-class production changes the rules.

Still, there is no doubt that the elements of a first-class, cohesive production, both intelligent and deeply compassionate, are all here.

But, Mr. Wackerman says, he likes to think the company always does first-class productions.

"Ms. Milford has written a respected book, but this is a first-class production by responsible people of an important biographical figure," he declared.

Discriminating audiences, too, find their treks to Williamstown amply rewarded; many of the festival's first-class productions move to Broadway.

"But I think it's a loss that's far outweighed by having the resources to do first-class productions of classics and musicals on Broadway."

Though Amber wasn't getting the first-class production.

For example, one critic called the film "a first-class production, accentuated by fine performances and an unflinching script.

The department has its own record label, ZHdK Records, through which first-class in-house productions are released.