Present Laughter
Comedy - Revival
Circle in the Square Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: June 22, 1982
- Opening Date: July 15, 1982
- Closing Date: January 2, 1983
- Previews: 32
- Performances: 175
Playwright: Noël Coward
Synopsis
In Noel Coward's semi-autobiographical comedy, Present Laughter follows a self-obsessed actor in the midst of a mid-life crisis who freely indulges his considerable appetite for wine, women and sleeping late.
Opening Night Cast
| George C. Scott | Garry Essendine | |
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Kate Burton | Daphne Stillington |
| Edward Conery | Morris Dixon | |
| Georgine Hall | Lady Saltburn | |
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Bette Henritze | Miss Erikson |
| Elizabeth Hubbard | Liz Essendine | |
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Dana Ivey | Monica Reed |
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Christine Lahti | Joanna Lyppiatt |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Noël Coward | Writer |
| George C. Scott | Director | |
| Marjorie Kellogg | Scenic Design | |
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Ann Roth | Costume Design |
| Richard Nelson | Lighting Design | |
| Lyn Quiyou | Hair Design |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Most Promising Female Performer | Dana Ivey | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Outstanding Director of a Play | George C. Scott | Nominee |
| 1983 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Nathan Lane | Nominee |
| 1983 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Dana Ivey | Nominee |
| 1983 | Outstanding Revival | Nominee | |
| 1983 | Outstanding Set Design | Marjorie Kellogg | Nominee |
