A Cry of Players

Play - Original

Vivian Beaumont Theater

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  • Opening Date: November 14, 1968
  • Closing Date: February 15, 1969
  • Previews: 4
  • Performances: 72

Playwright: William Gibson

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Synopsis

Will, a young Englishman, rebels against the constraints of his marriage and his society until he runs away to join a troupe of actors — and presumably to write plays for them under the name William Shakespeare.

 

Opening Night Cast

René Auberjonois in A Cry of Players René Auberjonois Ned
Anne Bancroft in A Cry of Players Anne Bancroft Anne
Gerry Black Pope
Jerome Dempsey Hodges
Michael Egan Fulk
Stephen Elliott Sir Thomas
Brendan Fay Berry
Ray Fry Richards
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Opening Night Production Credits

William Gibson William Gibson Writer
  Gene Frankel Director
  David Hays Scenic Design
  Patricia Quinn Stuart Costume Design
  John Gleason Lighting Design
  Gary Harris Sound Effects
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1968 - 1969

 
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Awards


Drama Desk Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1969 Outstanding Performance Frank Langella Winner
 
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