Pinterest

IBDB: Internet Broadway Database Policies About the Internet Broadway Database Help FAQ/Contact the Internet Broadway Database
  Home Shows People Theatres Characters Awards Songs grosses  
The Broadway League
 

Official Broadway League sites:
 
Quick Search For:   In This Category:  

The Happiest Millionaire   

 
Lyceum Theatre , (11/20/1956 - 7/13/1957)
First Preview: Total Previews:
Opening Date:Nov 20, 1956   
Closing Date:Jul 13, 1957 Total Performances:271

Category: Play, Comedy, Original, Broadway
Description: A comedy in two acts.
Setting: Between September 1916 and June 1917 in the Biddle home, 2104 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.


Production Staff
Produced by Howard Erskine and Joseph Hayes
Written by Kyle Crichton; Suggested by "My Philadelphia Father" by Cordelia Biddle and Kyle Crichton
Directed by Howard Erskine and Joseph Hayes
Scenic Design by George Jenkins; Costume Design by Audré; Lighting Design by George Jenkins; Assistant to Mr. Jenkins: Robert Randolph
General Manager: C. Edwin Knill; Company Manager: Clayre Ribner
Production Stage Manager: William Weaver; Stage Manager: Joe Bishop; Assistant Stage Mgr: Neil B. Smith
Music Contractor: Jack Eaton
Press Representative: Marian Byram and Phyllis Perlman; Press Assistant: Howard Atlee; Casting: Gertrude Applebaum; Animal Trainer: Animal Talent Scouts, Inc.
Cast
Walter Pidgeon Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Martin Ashe John Lawless
George Grizzard Angier Duke
Ruth Matteson Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Lou Nova O'Malley
Katharine Raht Aunt Mary Drexel
Diana van der Vlis Cordelia Biddle
Ruth White Mrs. Benjamin Duke
Mark Allen Footman
Joe Bishop Charlie Taylor
Don Britton Livingston Biddle
Rocco Bufano Joe Mancuso
Kate Harrington Emma
Gaye Jordan Cousin Lucy Rittenhouse
Dana White Tony Biddle
1957 Tony Award® Best Featured Actress in a Play
 Diana van der Vlis [nominee]
1957 Tony Award® Best Scenic Design
 George Jenkins [nominee]
1957 Theatre World Award
winnerGeorge Grizzard [winner]