 In August 1965 , Rodgers and the Music Theater of Lincoln Center produced Carousel for 47 performances . John Raitt reprised the role of Billy , with Jerry Orbach as Jigger and Reid Shelton as Enoch Snow . The roles of the Starkeeper and Dr. Seldon were played by Edward Everett Horton in his final stage appearance . The following year , New York City Center Light Opera Company brought Carousel back to City Center for 22 performances , with Bruce Yarnell as Billy and Constance Towers as Julie . 
