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Opening Date
Feb 08, 1956
Closing Date
May 25, 1957
Performances
477
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
ANTA Playhouse
(Feb 08, 1956 - May 25, 1957)
Description
A "love story" in two acts
Setting
The West Eighties, New York City, between November and February of the present year.
Comments
On layoff from June 30 - August 27, 1956.
Produced by Joshua Logan
Written by Paddy Chayefsky; Incidental music by Lehman Engel
Directed by Joshua Logan
Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner; Costume Design by Motley; Lighting Design by Jo Mielziner; Assistant to Mr. Mielziner: John Harvey
General Manager: Walter Fried
Production Stage Manager: Neil Hartley; Stage Manager: David Ford
Press Representative: Leo Freedman and Abner D. Klipstein; Assistant to Mr. Logan: Joseph Curtis; Casting Consultant: Martin Baum and Abe Newborn
Edward G. Robinson
The Manufacturer
Gena Rowlands
The Girl
Effie Afton
The Neighbor
Martin Balsam
The Son-in-Law
Joan Chambers
The Kid Sister
Anne Jackson
The Daughter
Lee Philips
The Husband
Nancy R. Pollock
The Sister
Betty Walker
The Widow
June Walker
The Mother
Janet Ward
The Friend

ANTA Playhouse (Feb 08, 1956 - May 25, 1957)

Press Representative: Frank Goodman; Production Carpenter: Lawrence Bland; Electrician: Harry Green

Cast

Patricia Benoit
The Daughter
Vergel Cook
The Friend
Ruth Masters
The Canasta Player

Tony Award®

 

Best Actor in Play

1956 Nominee
Edward G. Robinson
 

Best Featured Actress in a Play

1956 Nominee
Anne Jackson
 

Best Scenic Design

1956 Nominee
Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner

Stage Technician

1956 Winner
Electrician: Harry Green
 

Stage Technician

1956 Nominee
Carpenter: Lawrence Bland
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