The Heiress
Drama - Revival
Broadhurst Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 15, 1976
- Opening Date: April 20, 1976
- Closing Date: May 9, 1976
- Previews: 5
- Performances: 23
Playwright: Augustus Goetz, Ruth Goetz
Synopsis
Plain Catherine Sloper, who lives a spinster's life with her unloving father and eccentric aunt, is courted by the dashing Morris Townsend, seemingly for love and not for money, in this adaptation of the Henry James novel Washington Square.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Jane Alexander | Catherine Sloper |
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Richard Kiley | Dr. Austin Sloper |
| Jan Miner | Lavinia Penniman | |
| David Selby | Morris Townsend | |
| Roger Baron | Arthur Townsend | |
| Dorothy Blackburn | Elizabeth Almond | |
| Toni Darnay | Mrs. Montgomery | |
| William Gibberson | Coachman |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Ruth Goetz | Writer | |
| Augustus Goetz | Writer | |
| George Keathley | Director | |
| Oliver Smith | Scenic Design | |
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Ann Roth | Costume Design |
| David F. Segal | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Richard Kiley | Nominee |
| 1976 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Toni Darnay | Nominee |
