PlayOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Dec 10, 1981
Closing Date
Feb 20, 1982
1st Preview
Nov 27, 1981
1st Preview
Nov 27, 1981
Previews
15
Performances
83
PlayOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Lyceum Theatre
(Dec 10, 1981 - Feb 20, 1982)
Setting
Marilyn's kitchen in New Rochelle; Jake and Louise's apartment in New York.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by Mike Nichols and Emanuel Azenberg; Produced in association with The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President) and Wayne M. Rogers
Originally produced by The American Repertory Theatre (Robert Brustein, Artistic Director; Robert J. Orchard, Managing Director)
Written by Jules Feiffer
Directed by John Madden
Scenic Design by Andrew Jackness; Costume Design by Dunya Ramicova; Lighting Design by Paul Gallo
General Manager: Jose Véga; Company Manager: Linda Cohen
Production Stage Manager: Craig Jacobs; Stage Manager: Wayne Carson; Technical Supervisor: Theatrical Services, Inc.
General Press Representative: Bill Evans & Associates; Casting: Marilyn Szatmary; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Photographer: Martha Swope; Property Master: Laura Koch
Bob Dishy
Jake
Harold Gould
Jack
Frances Sternhagen
Helen
Jennifer Dundas
Broadway debut
Edie
Cheryl Giannini
Louise
Kate McGregor-Stewart
Marilyn
Standby: Bryan Clark (Jack), Barbara Eda-Young (Louise, Marilyn), Georgine Hall (Helen), Shelly Inglis (Edie) and Stephen D. Newman (Jake)

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding New Play

1982 Nominee
Produced by Mike Nichols and Emanuel Azenberg; Produced in association with The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President) and Wayne M. Rogers
Written by Jules Feiffer
 

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

1982 Nominee
Cheryl Giannini
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