Once in a Lifetime

Comedy - Revival

Circle in the Square Theatre

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  • First Preview: May 26, 1978
  • Opening Date: June 15, 1978
  • Closing Date: August 27, 1978
  • Previews: 21
  • Performances: 85

Playwright: George S. Kaufman, Moss Hart

Opening Night Credits Photo Galleries Awards
 

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    • Playbill Cover - Once in a Lifetime

  • Inside the Playbill (9)

    • Inside the Playbill - Once in a Lifetime
    • Inside the Playbill - Once in a Lifetime
 

Synopsis

A down-on-their-luck vaudeville trio goes to Hollywood shortly after the talking-pictures revolution to make their fortunes, and end up posing as vocal coaches for a major producer.

 

Opening Night Cast

Jayne Meadows Helen Hobart
George S. Irving Herman Glogauer
John Lithgow in Once in a Lifetime John Lithgow George Lewis
Deborah May May Daniels
Treat Williams Jerry Hyland
Max Wright in Once in a Lifetime Max Wright Lawrence Vail
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Opening Night Production Credits

  Moss Hart Writer
George S. Kaufman George S. Kaufman Writer
  Tom Moore Director
  Karl Eigsti Scenic Design
  Carol Luiken Costume Design
  F. Mitchell Dana Lighting Design
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Inside the Playbill (9)

  • Inside the Playbill - Once in a Lifetime
  • Inside the Playbill - Once in a Lifetime
  • Inside the Playbill - Once in a Lifetime
  • Inside the Playbill - Once in a Lifetime
Once in a Lifetime - Opening Night
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1978 - 1979

 
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Awards


Theatre World

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1979 Theatre World Award Max Wright Winner
 
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