The Country Wife
- Revival
Adelphi Theatre (November 27, 1957 - December 21, 1957)
Henry Miller's Theatre (December 23, 1957 - January 04, 1958)
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: November 27, 1957
- Closing Date: January 4, 1958
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 45
Playwright: William Wycherley
Synopsis
The cad Horner pretends to be impotent to seduce the married women of London, and he finds the naïve Margery Pinchwife, visiting from the country, particularly besotted with him in William Wycherley's Restoration comedy.
Opening Night Cast
| Pamela Brown | My Lady Fidget | |
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Julie Harris | Mrs. Margery Pinchwife |
| Laurence Harvey | Mr. Horner | |
| Ludi Claire | Mrs. Dainty Fidget | |
| Colleen Dewhurst | Mrs. Squeamish | |
| Peter Donat | Mr. Dorilant | |
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Richard Easton | Mr. Harcourt |
| John Moffatt | Mr. Sparkish |
Opening Night Production Credits
| William Wycherley | Writer | |
| George Devine | Director | |
| Motley | Scenic Design | |
| Motley | Costume Design | |
| Victor Samrock | General Manager | |
| Leonard Field | Company Manager |
Awards
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Theatre World Award | Richard Easton | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Motley | Nominee |
