The Best House in Naples
Comedy - Revival
St. James Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 5, 1980
- Opening Date: February 10, 1980
- Closing Date: March 9, 1980
- Previews: 7
- Performances: 32
Lyrics: Benny Davis
Playwright: Eduardo De Filippo
Synopsis
The mistress of an elderly rich man in Naples demands that he marry her so he can give his name to her grown sons, only one of whom is his. Later produced on Broadway as Filumena, which was adapted by Willis Hall and Keith Waterhouse.
Opening Night Cast
| Frank Finlay | Domenico Soriano | |
| Joan Plowright | Filumena Marturano |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Franco Zeffirelli | An Original Production | |
| Eduardo De Filippo | Writer | |
| Willis Hall | English Version | |
| Keith Waterhouse | English Version | |
| Laurence Olivier | Director | |
| Raimonda Gaetani | Scenic Design |