PlaySolo ComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Oct 10, 2002
Closing Date
Aug 24, 2003
1st Preview
Sep 17, 2002
1st Preview
Sep 17, 2002
Previews
27
Performances
364
PlaySolo ComedyOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Helen Hayes Theatre
(Oct 10, 2002 - Aug 24, 2003)
Theatre Owned / Operated by Martin Markinson and Donald Tick
Produced by William Franzblau, Jay H. Harris, Louise Westergaard, Larry Spellman, Elsa Daspin Haft, Judith Resnick, Anne Gallagher, Libby Adler Mages, Mari Glick, Martha R. Gasparian, Bruce Lazarus, Lawrence S. Toppall and Jae French; Associate Producer: Jamie deRoy
Originally produced by Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Written by Rupert Holmes; Portions of the play have been adapted from the reminiscences of George Burns; Incidental music by Rupert Holmes; Music arranged by Rupert Holmes
Directed by John Tillinger
Scenic Consultant: John Lee Beatty; Lighting Design by Howard Werner; Sound Design by Kevin Lacy; Wig Design by Bob Kelly; Assistant Scenic Design: Eric Renschler
General Manager: Richards / Climan, Inc.; Executive Producer: William Franzblau
Technical Supervisor: Larry Morley; Production Stage Manager: Tina M. Newhauser
Musical Supervisor: Teressa Esposito
Multimedia Design by Howard Werner and Peter Nigrini
Additional casting by Rush and Super Casting, Ltd.; Press Representative: Peter Cromarty & Company; Marketing: Leanne Schanzer Promotions; Advertising: Triton Advertising; Photographer: Carol Rosegg; Mr. Gorshin's clothing courtesy of Oscar de la Renta
Frank Gorshin
George Burns
Didi Conn
Gracie Allen
Recorded voice only
Understudy: Joel Rooks (George Burns)

Tony Award®

 

Best Play

2003 Nominee
Written by Rupert Holmes
Produced by William Franzblau , Jay H. Harris , Louise Westergaard , Larry Spellman , Elsa Daspin Haft , Judith Resnick , Anne Gallagher , Libby Adler Mages , Mari Glick , Martha R. Gasparian , Bruce Lazarus , Lawrence S. Toppall and Jae French

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Solo Performance

2003 Nominee
Frank Gorshin
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