PlayOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jan 06, 1975
Closing Date
Feb 09, 1975
1st Preview
Dec 20, 1974
1st Preview
Dec 20, 1974
Previews
21
Performances
41
PlayOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Theatres
Vivian Beaumont Theater
(Jan 06, 1975 - Feb 09, 1975)
Setting
A hospital psychiatric unit, Bronx, NY.
Produced by The New York Shakespeare Festival (Joseph Papp, Producer); Associate Producer: Bernard Gersten
Written by Bill Gunn; Featuring songs by Sam Waymon; Featuring songs with lyrics by Sam Waymon
Directed by Bill Gunn
Scenic Design by Peter Harvey; Costume Design by Judy Dearing; Lighting Design by Roger Morgan
Production Stage Manager: Dyanne Hochman; Stage Manager: Osborne E. Scott, Jr.
Vocalist and Keyboards: Sam Waymon; Conducted by Sam Waymon
Press Representative: Merle Debuskey and Faith Geer
Marvin Beck
Hospital Attendant
Graham Brown
Norman
Carol Cole
Rita
Albert Hall
J.D.
William Leet
Hospital Attendant
Linda Miller
Jane
Paul-David Richards
Philippe
Dick Anthony Williams
Alexander
Understudies: Ethel Ayler (Rita), Hilary Beane (Jane), Bill Cobbs (J.D., Alexander), Doug Rowe (Philippe, Hospital Attendant) and Tucker Smallwood (J.D.)

Tony Award®

 

Best Featured Actor in a Play

1975 Nominee
Dick Anthony Williams
 

Best Featured Actress in a Play

1975 Nominee
Linda Miller

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

1975 Nominee
Dick Anthony Williams

Theatre World

Award

1975 Recipient
Linda Miller
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