PlayOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Dec 07, 1982
Closing Date
Feb 27, 1983
1st Preview
Nov 24, 1982
1st Preview
Nov 24, 1982
Previews
15
Performances
96
PlayOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Nederlander Theatre
(Dec 07, 1982 - Feb 27, 1983)
Setting
The New York apartment of Helene Hanff; Marks & Co., bookseller, 84 Charing Cross Road, London. 1949-1971.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Messrs. Nederlander
Produced by Alexander H. Cohen, Hildy Parks, Cynthia Wood and Roy A. Somlyo; Presented in association with Michael Redington; Produced by Alexander H. Cohen, Hildy Parks, Cynthia Wood and Roy A. Somlyo
First produced in July 1981 at the Salisbury Playhouse
Written by Helene Hanff; Book adapted by James Roose-Evans
Directed by James Roose-Evans
Scenic Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Pearl Somner; Lighting Design by Marc B. Weiss; Assistant Lighting Design: Susan A. White; Assistant Scenic Design: Rosaria Sinisi
General Manager: Roy A. Somlyo; Company Manager: Charles Willard; Assistant Co. Mgr: Jodi Moss
Production Stage Manager: Robert L. Borod; Stage Manager: Christopher A. Cohen; Technical Coordinator: Arthur Siccardi
Production Associate: Seymour Herscher; Public Relations: Merle Debuskey Associates; Press Representative: David Roggensack; Advertising: Ash / LeDonne and Scott Mauro; Casting: Meg Simon and Fran Kumin
Ellen Burstyn
Helene Hanff
Joseph Maher
Frank Doel
Mark Chamberlin
William Humphries
William Francis
George Martin
Jo Henderson
Megan Wells
 
Maxine Stuart
Thomas Nahrwold
Matthew
Ellen Newman
Cecily Farr
Etain O'Malley
Joan Todd
Standby: Miller Lide (Frank Doel), Etain O'Malley (Megan Wells, Cecily Farr, Maxine Stuart) and Elizabeth Perry (Helene Hanff)
Understudy: Thomas Nahrwold (William Humphries)
Season:
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Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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