Man and Superman
Play - Revival
Circle in the Square Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 25, 1978
- Opening Date: December 14, 1978
- Closing Date: February 18, 1979
- Previews: 21
- Performances: 77
Playwright: George Bernard Shaw
Synopsis
A confirmed bachelor is pursued by a woman in George Bernard Shaw's play depicting the eternal battle of the sexes. The play's controversial third act, Don Juan in Hell, features a debate between a Puritanical Don Juan (played by the same actor who plays the bachelor) and the Devil.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Philip Bosco | Mendoza |
 |
George Grizzard | John Tanner |
| Ann Sachs | Anne Whitefield |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
George Bernard Shaw | Writer |
| Stephen Porter | Director | |
| Zack Brown | Scenic Design | |
| Zack Brown | Costume Design | |
| F. Mitchell Dana | Lighting Design | |
 |
Paul Huntley | Hair and Wig Design |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Most Promising Female Performer | Laurie Kennedy | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Stephen Porter | Nominee |
| 1979 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Nicholas Woodeson | Nominee |
| 1979 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Laurie Kennedy | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Theatre World Award | Laurie Kennedy | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Featured Actress in a Play | Laurie Kennedy | Nominee |
