The Liar

Musical - Original

Broadhurst Theatre

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  • Opening Date: May 18, 1950
  • Closing Date: May 27, 1950
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 12

Lyrics: Edward Eager

Book: Edward Eager, Alfred Drake

Music: John Mundy

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Synopsis

A Venetian returns home after years away and courts both daughters of a wealthy doctor, concocting outrageous lies to convince each one he really loves her, in this musical adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's play.

 

Opening Night Cast

Barbara Ashley Cleonice Anselmi
Martin Balsam Servingman
Edward Bryce Guard
Glenn Burris Florindo Pallido
Stanley Carlson Ottavio Ossimorsi
Leonardo Cimino Servingman
David Coliver Vino
Russell Collins Brighelia
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Opening Night Production Credits

  Alfred Drake Book
  Edward Eager Book
  John Mundy Music
  Edward Eager Lyrics
  Alfred Drake Director
  Hanya Holm Choreographer
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Inside the Playbill (12)

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  • Inside the Playbill - The Liar
  • Inside the Playbill - The Liar
The Liar - Opening Night
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1949 - 1950

 
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