The Ponder Heart
Comedy - Original
Music Box Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: February 16, 1956
- Closing Date: June 23, 1956
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 149
Playwright: Jerome Chodorov, Joseph A. Fields
Opening Night Cast
| David Wayne | Uncle Daniel Ponder | |
| Will Geer | Dorris R. Gladney | |
| Juanita Hall | Narciss | |
| Don Hanmer | De Yancey Clanahan | |
| Sarah Marshall | Bonnie Dee Ponder | |
| Una Merkel | Edna Earle Ponder |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Joseph A. Fields | Writer | |
| Jerome Chodorov | Writer | |
| Robert Douglas | Director | |
| Ben Edwards | Scenic Design | |
| Frank Spencer | Costume Design | |
| Ben Edwards | Lighting Design |
Awards
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Theatre World Award | Sarah Marshall | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Featured Actress in a Play | Una Merkel | Winner |
| 1956 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Ben Edwards | Nominee |
| 1956 | Stage Technician | Larry Bland | Nominee |
