Tartuffe
Comedy - Revival
Circle in the Square Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: September 2, 1977
- Opening Date: September 25, 1977
- Closing Date: November 20, 1977
- Previews: 26
- Performances: 65
Playwright: Molière
Synopsis
A religious conman infiltrates the household of a gullible man and his exasperated family in Moliere's 1664 comedy.
Opening Night Cast
| Mildred Dunnock | Mme. Pernelle | |
| Patricia Elliott | Dorine | |
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Tammy Grimes | Elmire |
| John Wood | Tartuffe | |
| Peter Coffield | Cléante | |
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Victor Garber | Valère |
| Stefan Gierasch | Orgon | |
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Swoosie Kurtz | Mariane |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Molière | Writer | |
| Richard Wilbur | English verse translation | |
| Stephen Porter | Director | |
| Zack Brown | Scenic Design | |
| Zack Brown | Costume Design | |
| John McLain | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Tammy Grimes | Nominee |
| 1978 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Patricia Elliott | Nominee |
| 1978 | Outstanding Costume Design | Zack Brown | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Featured Actress in a Play | Swoosie Kurtz | Nominee |
| 1978 | Most Innovative Production of a Revival | Nominee |
