PlayDramaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
May 04, 1982
Closing Date
Feb 26, 1983
1st Preview
Apr 30, 1982
1st Preview
Apr 30, 1982
Previews
5
Performances
344
PlayDramaOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Lyceum Theatre
(May 04, 1982 - Feb 26, 1983)
Setting
St. Georges Park Tea Room on a wet and windy afternoon in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 1950.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President), Freydberg-Bloch Prods., Dasha Epstein, Emanuel Azenberg and David Geffen
Originally produced by Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Written by Athol Fugard
Directed by Athol Fugard
Scenic Design by Jane Clark; Costume Design by Sheila McLamb; Lighting Design by David Noling
General Manager: Jose Véga; Company Manager: Linda Cohen
Production Stage Manager: Neal Ann Stephens; Stage Manager: Sally J. Greenhut; Technical Supervisor: Theatrical Services, Inc.
Movement directed by Wesley Fata; Photographer: Martha Swope; Casting: Meg Simon and Fran Kumin; General Press Representative: Bill Evans & Associates; Electrician: Brian Lynch; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi
Danny Glover
Willie
Zakes Mokae
Sam
Apr 30, 1982 - Nov 11, 1982
Lonny Price
Hally
Standby: Bill Cobbs (Sam, Willie) and Charles Michael Wright (Hally)

Lyceum Theatre (May 04, 1982 - Feb 26, 1983)

Stage Manager: Karen Azenberg and Lisa Hogarty
Press Representative: Sandra Manley and Leslie Anderson

Cast

James Earl Jones
Sam
Nov 12, 1982 - ?
Delroy Lindo
Willie
Standby: Carl Gordon (Sam, Willie)

Tony Award®

 

Best Play

1982 Nominee
Produced by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President) , Freydberg-Bloch Prods. , Dasha Epstein , Emanuel Azenberg and David Geffen
Written by Athol Fugard

Best Featured Actor in a Play

1982 Winner
Zakes Mokae
 

Best Direction of a Play

1982 Nominee
Directed by Athol Fugard

Drama Desk Award

Outstanding New Play

1982 Winner
Produced by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President) , Freydberg-Bloch Prods. , Dasha Epstein , Emanuel Azenberg and David Geffen
Written by Athol Fugard
 

Outstanding Actor in a Play

1982 Nominee
Zakes Mokae
 

Outstanding Director of a Play

1982 Nominee
Directed by Athol Fugard

Theatre World

Award

1982 Recipient
Danny Glover
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