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The Diary of Anne Frank

Cort Theatre, (10/5/1955 - 2/23/1957)
Ambassador Theatre, (2/26/1957 - 6/22/1957)
Preview: Total Previews:
Opening:Oct 5, 1955   
Closing:Jun 22, 1957 Total Performances:717


Category: Play, Drama, Original, Broadway
Description: A drama in two acts
Setting: Amsterdam. During the years of World War II and immediately thereafter.





by opening date



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

Press Representative: James D. Proctor and Merle Debuskey; Story and Play Department: Anne Gordon


Opening Night Cast

Joseph Schildkraut Otto Frank  
Susan Strasberg Anne Frank  
Gusti Huber Edith Frank   
Jack Gilford Mr. Dussel  
Lou Jacobi Mr. Van Daan  
Gloria Jones Miep Gies  
David Levin Peter Van Daan  
Dennie Moore Mrs. Van Daan  
Eva Rubinstein Margot Frank  
Clinton Sundberg Mr. Kraler