PlayComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 20, 1956
Closing Date
Jul 13, 1957
Performances
271
PlayComedyOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Lyceum Theatre
(Nov 20, 1956 - Jul 13, 1957)
Description
A comedy in two acts.
Setting
Between September 1916 and June 1917 in the Biddle home, 2104 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Produced by Howard Erskine and Joseph Hayes
Written by Kyle Crichton; Suggested by "My Philadelphia Father" by Cordelia Biddle and Kyle Crichton
Directed by Howard Erskine and Joseph Hayes
Scenic Design by George Jenkins; Costume Design by Audré; Lighting Design by George Jenkins; Assistant to Mr. Jenkins: Robert Randolph
General Manager: C. Edwin Knill; Company Manager: Clayre Ribner
Production Stage Manager: William Weaver; Stage Manager: Joe Bishop; Assistant Stage Mgr: Neil B. Smith
Music Contractor: Jack Eaton
Press Representative: Marian Byram and Phyllis Perlman; Press Assistant: Howard Atlee; Casting: Gertrude Applebaum; Animal Trainer: Animal Talent Scouts, Inc.
Walter Pidgeon
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Martin Ashe
John Lawless
George Grizzard
Angier Duke
Ruth Matteson
Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Lou Nova
O'Malley
Katharine Raht
Aunt Mary Drexel
Diana van der Vlis
Cordelia Biddle
Ruth White
Mrs. Benjamin Duke
Mark Allen
Footman
Joe Bishop
Charlie Taylor
Don Britton
Livingston Biddle
Rocco Bufano
Joe Mancuso
Kate Harrington
Emma
Gaye Jordan
Cousin Lucy Rittenhouse
Dana White
Tony Biddle

Lyceum Theatre (Nov 20, 1956 - Jul 13, 1957)

Cast

Arch Johnson
O'Malley

Tony Award®

 

Best Featured Actress in a Play

1957 Nominee
Diana van der Vlis
 

Best Scenic Design

1957 Nominee
Scenic Design by George Jenkins

Theatre World

Award

1957 Recipient
George Grizzard
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