PlayDramaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jan 15, 1981
Closing Date
Mar 08, 1981
1st Preview
Dec 30, 1980
1st Preview
Dec 30, 1980
Previews
19
Performances
61
PlayDramaOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Biltmore Theatre
(Jan 15, 1981 - Mar 08, 1981)
Setting
A small town outside of Hartford, Connecticut. The Present, around Thanksgiving.
Theatre Owned by The Biltmore Theatre Corp.-Sharcar, Inc. (David J. Cogan: President); Theatre Operated by The Messrs. Nederlander
Produced by Doris Cole Abrahams and Burry Fredrik; Produced in association with Leon Becker
First presented at The Alley Theatre
Written by Joanna M. Glass
Directed by Clifford Williams
Scenic Design by Ben Edwards; Costume Design by Jane Greenwood; Lighting Design by Marc B. Weiss; Set Decoration by Michael Sharp; Miss Le Gallienne's wig designed by Patrik D. Moreton
General Manager: Frank Scardino
Production Stage Manager: Robert Corpora; Stage Manager: Audrey Koran; Assistant Stage Mgr: Edward Earle; Technical Supervisor: Jeremiah Harris
General Press Representative: Shirley Herz Associates; Press Assistant: Sam Rudy; Press Intern: Peter Cromarty; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Photographer: Meryl Joseph
Kim Hunter
Harriet
Eva Le Gallienne
Grandie
Ruth Nelson
Clementine
Shepperd Strudwick
Jared
Pamela Brook
Muffy
Leslie Denniston
Twyla
David Snell
Broadway debut
Paul
Anne Twomey
Beatrice
Understudies: Edward Earle (Jared), Lise Hilboldt (Muffy, Twyla, Beatrice), Betty Low (Clementine, Harriet, Grandie), Ruth Nelson (Grandie) and Alex Wipf (Paul)

Biltmore Theatre (Jan 15, 1981 - Mar 08, 1981)

Cast

Lise Hilboldt
Twyla
Feb 17, 1981 - ?

Tony Award®

 

Best Actress in a Play

1981 Nominee
Eva Le Gallienne
 

Best Featured Actor in a Play

1981 Nominee
Shepperd Strudwick

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Actress in a Play

1981 Nominee
Eva Le Gallienne
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