The Traitor
Drama - Original
48th Street Theatre
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- First Preview:
- Opening Date: March 31, 1949
- Closing Date: May 28, 1949
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 67
Playwright: Herman Wouk
Synopsis
A young atomic scientist plans to turn over atomic bomb secrets and samples to Russian spies, believing it is better for the world if both sides have the bomb, but he is caught by Naval intelligence and ends up reversing his view, with tragic consequences.
Opening Night Cast
| Michael Abbott | Hammontree | |
| Wesley Addy | Professor Allen Carr | |
| Gene Blakely | First Man | |
| Philip Coolidge | A Man | |
| James Davidson | Lieutentant Smith | |
| Richard Derr | Lieutenant Henderson | |
| Don Doherty | Pharmacist's Mate | |
| Michael Dreyfuss | Stricko |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Herman Wouk | Writer | |
| Jed Harris | Staging | |
| Raymond Sovey | Scenic Design | |
| Joseph Fretwell III | Costume Design | |
| Jed Harris | Producer |