Idiot's Delight
Musical - Original
Shubert Theatre (March 24, 1936 - July 04, 1936)
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: March 24, 1936
- Closing Date: December 1, 1936
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 300
Playwright: Robert E. Sherwood
Opening Night Cast
| Lynn Fontanne | Irene | |
| Alfred Lunt | Harry Van | |
| Margorie Baglin | Elaine | |
| Edgar Barrier | Auguste | |
| Francis Compton | Achille Weber | |
| Connie Crowell | Beulah | |
| Ernestine De Becker | Signora Rossi | |
| Frances Foley | Edna |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Robert E. Sherwood | Writer | |
| Bretaigne Windust | Director | |
| Morgan Lewis | Dance Director | |
| Lee Simonson | Scenic Design | |
| Lawrence Farrell | Company Manager | |
| The Theatre Guild | Producer |
Awards
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Best American Play | Robert E. Sherwood | Nominee |
Pulitzer Prize
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Robert E. Sherwood | Winner |