The Square Root of Wonderful

Play - Original

National Theatre

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  • Opening Date: October 30, 1957
  • Closing Date: December 7, 1957
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 45

Playwright: Carson McCullers

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Synopsis

A Southern mother has made a nervous old maid out of her daughter and an embittered writer out of her son, who has divorced his wife and now seeks to break up her new love affair, in Carson McCullers' play.

 

Opening Night Cast

Anne Baxter Mollie Lovejoy
Philip Abbott John Tucker
Martine Bartlett Loreena Lovejoy
Kippy Campbell Joey Barnes
Kevin Coughlin Paris Lovejoy
Jean Dixon Mother Lovejoy
William Smithers Phillip Lovejoy
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Opening Night Production Credits

  Carson McCullers Writer
  George Keathley Director
  Jo Mielziner Scenic Design
  Noel Taylor Costume Design
  Jo Mielziner Lighting Design
  C. Edwin Knill General Manager
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1957 - 1958

 
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Awards


Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1958 Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Jo Mielziner Nominee
 
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