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The Leading Lady
Play
Original
Broadway
Opening Date
Oct 18, 1948
Closing Date
Oct 23, 1948
Performances
8
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Open Date: Oct 18, 1948
Close Date: Oct 23, 1948
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Theatres
National Theatre
(Oct 18, 1948 - Oct 23, 1948)
Setting
The Marriott's drawing room in their New York apartment, 60 West 27th Street. Shortly before and after the year 1900.
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Produced by
Victor Samrock
and
William Fields
Written by
Ruth Gordon
Directed by
Garson Kanin
Scenic Design by
Donald Oenslager
; Lighting Design by
Donald Oenslager
; Costume Design by
Mainbocher
Wesley Addy
Harry
Margaret Barker
Annie
Delma Byron
Clarissa
John Carradine
Benjy
Ossie Davis
Trem
Elizabeth Dewing
Clara
Mildred Dunnock
Williams
Ruth Gordon
Gay
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. Gilson
Ian Keith
Gerald
William J. Kelly
Old Carter
James MacColl
Clyde
Laura Pierpont
Mrs.
Emory Richardson
Everett
Harry Sheppard
Mr. Beckwith
Sonia Sorel
Ida
Guy Spaull
Stoatsie
Margot Stevenson
Maudie
Douglas Watson
Eugene
Harry Worth
Lester
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Produced by
Victor Samrock
and
William Fields
Written by
Ruth Gordon
Directed by
Garson Kanin
Scenic Design by
Donald Oenslager
; Lighting Design by
Donald Oenslager
; Costume Design by
Mainbocher
Wesley Addy
Harry
Margaret Barker
Annie
Delma Byron
Clarissa
John Carradine
Benjy
Ossie Davis
Trem
Elizabeth Dewing
Clara
Mildred Dunnock
Williams
Ruth Gordon
Gay
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. Gilson
Ian Keith
Gerald
William J. Kelly
Old Carter
James MacColl
Clyde
Laura Pierpont
Mrs.
Emory Richardson
Everett
Harry Sheppard
Mr. Beckwith
Sonia Sorel
Ida
Guy Spaull
Stoatsie
Margot Stevenson
Maudie
Douglas Watson
Eugene
Harry Worth
Lester
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