Child's Play
Drama - Original
Royale Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: February 17, 1970
- Closing Date: December 12, 1970
- Previews: 1
- Performances: 342
Playwright: Robert Marasco
Synopsis
A mysterious evil takes over a boys' school and leads to seemingly random, unexplained acts of violence.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Pat Hingle | Joseph Dobbs |
 |
Fritz Weaver | Jerome Malley |
| Ken Howard | Paul Reese | |
| Christopher Deane | Medley | |
| Frank Fiore | O'Donnell | |
| Bryant Fraser | Carre | |
| Mark Hall | Jennings | |
| John Handy | Travis |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Robert Marasco | Writer | |
| Joseph Hardy | Director | |
| Jo Mielziner | Scenic Design | |
| Sara Brook | Costume Design | |
| Jo Mielziner | Lighting Design | |
| Gary Harris | Sound Created |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Outstanding Director | Joseph Hardy | Winner |
| 1970 | Outstanding Performance | Fritz Weaver | Winner |
| 1970 | Outstanding Set Design | Jo Mielziner | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Outstanding Play | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Theatre World Award | David Rounds | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Actor in a Play | Fritz Weaver | Winner |
| 1970 | Direction of a Play | Joseph Hardy | Winner |
| 1970 | Featured Actor in a Play | Ken Howard | Winner |
| 1970 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Jo Mielziner | Winner |
| 1970 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1970 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Jo Mielziner | Winner |
