The Leading Lady

Play - Original

National Theatre

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  • First Preview:
  • Opening Date: October 18, 1948
  • Closing Date: October 23, 1948
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 8

Playwright: Ruth Gordon

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Synopsis

A great couple of the stage returns after the husband's long illness, but the husband dies suddenly and the wife retires until a young playwright tempts her back to the stage.

 

Opening Night Cast

Wesley Addy Harry
Margaret Barker Annie
Delma Byron Clarissa
John Carradine Benjy
Ossie Davis Trem
Elizabeth Dewing Clara
Mildred Dunnock Williams
Ruth Gordon Gay
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Opening Night Production Credits

  Ruth Gordon Writer
Garson Kanin Garson Kanin Director
  Donald Oenslager Scenic Design
  Mainbocher Costume Design
  Donald Oenslager Lighting Design
  Victor Samrock Producer
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1948 - 1949

 
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