What the Wine-Sellers Buy
Play - Original
Vivian Beaumont Theater
Data not verified
- First Preview: January 31, 1974
- Opening Date: February 14, 1974
- Closing Date: March 17, 1974
- Previews: 11
- Performances: 37
Playwright: Ron Milner
Synopsis
A young man is tempted by the riches awaiting a pimp and drug dealer as a means to escape the black ghetto of his childhood.
Opening Night Cast
| Frank Adu | Old Bob Hustler |
|
| Marilyn Coleman | Mrs. Laura Carlton | |
| Jean Du Shon | Voice Mrs. Harris |
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| Gloria Edwards | Mrs. Copeland Candy |
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| Sonny Jim Gaines | Jim Aaron |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Ron Milner | Writer | |
| Michael Schultz | Director | |
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Santo Loquasto | Scenic Design |
| Edward Burbridge | Costume Supervisor | |
| Judy Dearing | Costume Design | |
| Martin Aronstein | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Outstanding Performance | Dick Williams | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Featured Actor in a Play | Dick Anthony Williams | Nominee |
| 1974 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Santo Loquasto | Nominee |
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