Tobacco Road
Drama - Revival
48th Street Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: March 6, 1950
- Closing Date: March 18, 1950
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 7
Playwright: Jack Kirkland
Synopsis
The Lester family of Georgia sharecroppers are the subject of Jack Kirkland's adaptation of Erskine Caldwell's novel.
Opening Night Cast
| John Bouie | George Payne | |
| Evelyn Ellis | Ada Lester | |
| Mercedes Gilbert | Sister Bessie Rice | |
| Estelle Hemsley | Grandma Lester | |
| Baby Joyce | Ellie May | |
| Powell Lindsay | Jeeter Lester | |
| Delores Mack | Pearl | |
| John Mark | Captain Tim |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Jack Kirkland | Writer | |
| Evelyn Ellis | Director | |
| Jack Kirkland | Producer | |
| Negro Drama Group | Producer |
