The Diary of Anne Frank
PlayDramaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Oct 05, 1955
Closing Date
Jun 22, 1957
Performances
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Open Date: Oct 05, 1955
Close Date: Jun 22, 1957
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Cort Theatre
(Oct 05, 1955 - Feb 23, 1957)
(Oct 05, 1955 - Feb 23, 1957)
Ambassador Theatre
(Feb 26, 1957 - Jun 22, 1957)
(Feb 26, 1957 - Jun 22, 1957)
Description
A drama in two acts
Setting
Amsterdam. During the years of World War II and immediately thereafter.
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PeopleTheatre Operated by 138 West 48th St. Theatre Co., Inc.Produced by Kermit BloomgardenDramatized by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett; Based on the writings of Anne Frank (Dramatized from the book "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl")Directed by Garson KaninProduction Designed by Boris Aronson; Costume Design by Helene Pons; Lighting Design by Leland Watson; Sound Design by Saki OuraGeneral Manager: Max Allentuck; Company Manager: Gerald O'ConnellProduction Stage Manager: William Hammerstein; Stage Manager: Walter NealUnderstudies: Joan Copeland (Miep Gies, Edith Frank, Margot Frank, Mrs. Van Daan) and Dina Doronne (Anne Frank)
Cort Theatre (Oct 05, 1955 - Feb 23, 1957)
Production Manager: Hal Gerson; Stage Manager: Clifford Cothren; Assistant Stage Mgr: George Brenlin, Morton Lichter and Richard StrikerCast
Understudy: Bennye Gatteys (Anne Frank)Ambassador Theatre (Feb 26, 1957 - Jun 22, 1957)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert OrganizationAssistant Stage Mgr: Tom TroupeCast
Understudy: Tom Troupe (Peter Van Daan) -
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Play
Best Actress in a Play
1956 Nominee
Susan StrasbergBest Scenic Design
1956 Nominee
Production Design by Boris AronsonBest Costume Design
1956 Nominee
Costume Design by Helene PonsBest Director
1956 Nominee
Directed by Garson Kanin
Theatre Operated by 138 West 48th St. Theatre Co., Inc.
Produced by Kermit Bloomgarden
Dramatized by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett; Based on the writings of Anne Frank (Dramatized from the book "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl")
Directed by Garson Kanin
Production Designed by Boris Aronson; Costume Design by Helene Pons; Lighting Design by Leland Watson; Sound Design by Saki Oura
General Manager: Max Allentuck; Company Manager: Gerald O'Connell
Production Stage Manager: William Hammerstein; Stage Manager: Walter Neal
Understudies:
Joan Copeland
(Miep Gies, Edith Frank, Margot Frank, Mrs. Van Daan) and Dina Doronne
(Anne Frank)
Cort Theatre (Oct 05, 1955 - Feb 23, 1957)
Production Manager: Hal Gerson; Stage Manager: Clifford Cothren; Assistant Stage Mgr: George Brenlin, Morton Lichter and Richard Striker
Cast
Understudy:
Bennye Gatteys
(Anne Frank)
Ambassador Theatre (Feb 26, 1957 - Jun 22, 1957)
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization
Assistant Stage Mgr: Tom Troupe
Cast
Understudy:
Tom Troupe
(Peter Van Daan)
Tony Award®
Best Play
Best Actress in a Play
1956 Nominee
Susan Strasberg
Susan Strasberg
Best Scenic Design
1956 Nominee
Production Design by Boris Aronson
Production Design by Boris Aronson
Best Costume Design
1956 Nominee
Costume Design by Helene Pons
Costume Design by Helene Pons
Best Director
1956 Nominee
Directed by Garson Kanin
Directed by Garson Kanin
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