Black Picture Show
Play - Original
Vivian Beaumont Theater
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 20, 1974
- Opening Date: January 6, 1975
- Closing Date: February 9, 1975
- Previews: 21
- Performances: 41
Playwright: Bill Gunn
Synopsis
A black poet and playwright has ended up in a Bronx psychiatric unit, looking over his life on its last day
Opening Night Cast
| Marvin Beck | Hospital Attendant | |
| Graham Brown | Norman | |
| Carol Cole | Rita | |
| Albert Hall | J.D. | |
| William Leet | Hospital Attendant | |
| Linda Mae Gleason | Jane | |
| Paul-David Richards | Philippe | |
| Dick Anthony Williams | Alexander |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Bill Gunn | Writer | |
| Bill Gunn | Director | |
| Peter Harvey | Scenic Design | |
| Judy Dearing | Costume Design | |
| Roger Morgan | Lighting Design | |
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Merle Debuskey | Press Representative |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1974 - 1975
Bette Midler's Clams on the Half Shell Revue- Dance Theatre of Harlem
As You Like It
We Interrupt This Program...
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Dick Anthony Williams | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Theatre World Award | Linda Mae Gleason | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Featured Actor in a Play | Dick Anthony Williams | Nominee |
| 1975 | Featured Actress in a Play | Linda Mae Gleason | Nominee |
