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The School for Scandal   

 
Majestic Theatre , (1/24/1963 - 3/16/1963)
First Preview:Jan 23, 1963 Total Previews:2
Opening Date:Jan 24, 1963   
Closing Date:Mar 16, 1963 Total Performances:60

Category: Play, Comedy, Revival, Broadway
Description: A play in five acts
Setting: London, 1777.


Production Staff
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization
Produced by Alexander H. Cohen; Produced in association with Gabriel Katzka
Originally produced by Tennent Productions Ltd.
Written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan; Music arranged by Leslie Bridgewater
Directed by John Gielgud
Scenic Design by Anthony Powell; Costume Design by Anthony Powell; Lighting Design by Ralph Alswang
General Manager: Roy A. Somlyo; Company Manager: Harold Kusell; Business Manager: Seymour Herscher
Production Stage Manager: Anthony Chardet; Assistant Stage Mgr: Stanley Lloyd and Christina Warburg
Musical Supervisor: Vincent Rifici
Production Associate: Andre Goulston; General Press Representative: David Rothenberg; Advertising: Ingram Ash; Press Assistant: Michael Alpert
Cast
John Gielgud Joseph Surface
Ralph Richardson Sir Peter Teazle
Richard Easton Charles Surface
Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies Mrs. Candour
Meriel Forbes Lady Sneerwell
Malcolm Keen Rowley
Geraldine McEwan Lady Teazle
Laurence Naismith Sir Oliver Surface
Peter Barkworth Sir Benjamin Backbite
Careless
Betty Bowden Lady Teazle's Maid
Dillon Evans Snake
Trip
Martin Friend Gentleman
Howard Goorney Moses
Pinkie Johnstone Maria
Michael Kent Joseph's Servant
Jonathan Newth Gentleman
Charles Lloyd Pack Mr. Crabtree
Donald Pickering Sir Harry Bumper
1963 Tony Award® Best Scenic Design
 Anthony Powell [nominee]
1963 Tony Award® Best Costume Design
winnerAnthony Powell [winner]
1963 Tony Award® Best Direction of a Play
 John Gielgud [nominee]