Scapino
Comedy - Revival
Ambassador Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: September 27, 1974
- Closing Date: March 2, 1975
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 176
Music: Jim Dale
Playwright: Molière
Synopsis
Frank Dunlop and Jim Dale adapt Moliere's comic tale of Scapin, the deceitful valet who contrives to bring his master's children and their respective loves together through all kinds of trickery and despite his master's differing plans.
Opening Night Cast
| Jim Dale | Scapino | |
| Gavin Reed | Sylvestro | |
| Ian Trigger | Argante |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Frank Dunlop | Book Adaptor | |
| Jim Dale | Book Adaptor | |
| Molière | Adapted from the 1671 Commedia dell'Arte play <i>Les Fourberies de Scapin</i> by | |
| Jim Dale | Music | |
| Frank Dunlop | Director | |
| Carl Toms | Scenic Design |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Actor in a Play | James Dale | Nominee |
| 1975 | Direction of a Play | Frank Dunlop | Nominee |