A Majority of One
Comedy - Original
Shubert Theatre (February 16, 1959 - October 17, 1959)
Ethel Barrymore Theatre (October 19, 1959 - June 25, 1960)
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 12, 1959
- Opening Date: February 16, 1959
- Closing Date: June 25, 1960
- Previews: 3
- Performances: 556
Playwright: Leonard Spigelgass
Synopsis
A Jewish widow meets and falls in love with a Japanese business mogul on a cruise to Tokyo in Leonard Spigelgass's play.
Opening Night Cast
| Gertrude Berg | Mrs. Jacoby | |
| Cedric Hardwicke | Koichi Asano |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Leonard Spigelgass | Writer | |
| Dore Schary | Director | |
| Donald Oenslager | Scenic Design | |
| Motley | Costume Design | |
| Donald Oenslager | Lighting Design | |
| Peter Davis | General Manager |
Awards
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Theatre World Award | Ina Balin | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Actor in a Play | Cedric Hardwicke | Nominee |
| 1959 | Actress in a Play | Gertrude Berg | Winner |
| 1959 | Direction (pre-1960) | Dore Schary | Nominee |
| 1959 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Donald Oenslager | Winner |
