Johnny Johnson

Comedy - Original

44th Street Theatre

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  • Opening Date: November 19, 1936
  • Closing Date: January 16, 1937
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 68

Music: Kurt Weill

Playwright: Paul Green

Opening Night Credits Photo Galleries Awards
 

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Synopsis

A peaceful American stonecutter retains his idealism in the face of World War I horrors in Kurt Weill and Paul Green's anti-war musical.

 

Opening Night Cast

Luther Adler English Sergeant
Brother Henry
Belgian Major-General
Peter Ainsley Soldier
Katherine Allen Dr. Mahodan's Secretary
James Blake Soldier
Roman Bohnen Grandpa Joe
Brother Claude
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Opening Night Production Credits

  Paul Green Writer
Kurt Weill Kurt Weill Music
  Donald Oenslager Scenic Design
  Paul Du Pont Costume Design
  Philip Adler Business Manager
  Emmanuel Eisenberg Press Representative
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1936 - 1937

 
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Awards


New York Drama Critics' Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1937 Best American Play Paul Green Nominee
 
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