Julius Caesar
Tragedy - Revival
National Theatre (January 24, 1938 - March 28, 1938)
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: November 11, 1937
- Closing Date: March 28, 1938
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 157
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Synopsis
In William Shakespeare's tragedy of political ambition, corruption and betrayal, Roman senators Brutus and Cassius lead a group effort to assassinate the powerful Julius Caesar, then battle with Mark Antony over control of the state.
Opening Night Cast
| William Alland | Marullus | |
| Evelyn Allen | Calpurnia | |
| Arthur Anderson | Lucius | |
| Muriel Brassler | Portia | |
| Grover Burgess | Ligarius | |
| Francis Carpenter | Octavius Caesar | |
| Joseph Cotten | Publius | |
| George Coulouris | Marc Antony |
Opening Night Production Credits
| William Shakespeare | Writer | |
| Orson Welles | Director | |
| Samuel Leve | Scenic Design | |
| Henry Senber | Press Representative | |
| Orson Welles | Producer | |
| John Houseman | Producer |
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