PlayOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Feb 14, 1974
Closing Date
Mar 17, 1974
1st Preview
Jan 31, 1974
1st Preview
Jan 31, 1974
Previews
11
Performances
37
PlayOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Vivian Beaumont Theater
(Feb 14, 1974 - Mar 17, 1974)
Setting
Now. Detroit, Michigan.
Theatre Owned / Operated by Lincoln Center Theater
Produced by The New York Shakespeare Festival (Joseph Papp, Producer); Produced in association with Woodie King, Jr.; Associate Producer: Bernard Gersten
Written by Ron Milner
Directed by Michael Schultz
Scenic Design by Santo Loquasto; Costume Design by Judy Dearing; Lighting Design by Martin Aronstein; Assistant to Miss Dearing: Eugene Davis-Caron and Alonzer; Personal Assistant to Mr. Loquasto: Fredda Slavin; Assistant to Mr. Loquasto: Edward Pisoni; Associate to Mr. Aronstein: Lawrence Metzler
NYSF at Lincoln Center General Manager: Robert Kamlot; Company Manager: Patricia Carney; NYSF General Manager: David Black
NYSF at Lincoln Center Production Manager: Ron Abbott; Production Stage Manager: D. W. Koehler; Stage Manager: Fred Seagraves; NYSF Production Manager: Andrew Mihok; NYSF Production Supervisor: David Eidenberg
Music Consultant: Herbert Harris
NYSF General Press Representative: Merle Debuskey; Press Representative: Faith Geer; Costume Supervisor: Edward Burbridge; Assistant to the Producer: Gail Merrifield; Graphic Design: Susan Frank; Advertising: Don Josephson and Blaine-Thompson; Photographer: George E. Joseph; Consultant to the Producer: Novella Nelson; Assistant to the Director: Aketa Jamal; NYSF Casting Director: Mary Goldberg; Staff Assistant: Roger Gindi
Frank Adu
Hustler
 
Old Bob
Marilyn B. Coleman
Mrs. Laura Carlton
Jean Du Shon
Voice
off stage
 
Mrs. Harris
Gloria Edwards
Candy
 
Mrs. Copeland
Sonny Jim Gaines
Jim Aaron
Loretta Greene
Mae Harris
Kirk Kirksey
George
Garrett Morris
Black Cop
Lonny Stevens
Melvin
Glynn Turman
Steve Carlton
Ray Vitte
Joe
Dick A. Williams
Rico
Harris David
Hunt
Starletta Depaur
Phyllis
 
Make-up
Kyle Duncan
Red
Sheilah Goldsmith
Marilyn
Steve Laws
Slim
 
Cab Driver
Debbie Morgan
Helen
Ron Rayford
Tate
 
Pete
Herbert Rice
Bill
Berlinda Tolbert
Francis
Bill Wintersole
White Cop
 
Coach
Understudies: Frank Adu (Rico), Harris David (Joe, George), Starletta Depaur (Mrs. Harris), Jean Du Shon (Mrs. Laura Carlton), Sheilah Goldsmith (Mrs. Copeland, Candy), Kirk Kirksey (Slim), Steve Laws (Old Bob), Debbie Morgan (Make-up), Garrett Morris (Jim Aaron), Ron Rayford (Melvin), Herbert Rice (Steve Carlton), Lonny Stevens (Tate) and Berlinda Tolbert (Mae Harris)

Tony Award®

 

Best Featured Actor in a Play

1974 Nominee
Dick A. Williams
 

Best Scenic Design

1974 Nominee
Scenic Design by Santo Loquasto

Drama Desk Award

Outstanding Performance

1974 Winner
Dick A. Williams
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