The Consul
Opera - Original
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: March 15, 1950
- Closing Date: November 4, 1950
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 269
Lyrics: Gian-Carlo Menotti
Book: Gian-Carlo Menotti
Music: Gian-Carlo Menotti
Synopsis
A political dissident in a European totalitarian country flees the authorities but tells his wife that he will not leave the country until she, his mother, and child are safely out.
Opening Night Cast
| Maria Andreassi | Anna Gomez | |
| Donald Blackey | Second Police Agent | |
| Vera Bryner | Magda Sorel | |
| George Gaynes | Mr. Kofner | |
| Gloria Lane | The Secretary | |
| Leon Lischiner | Chief Police Agent | |
| Cornell MacNeil | John Sorel | |
| Maria Marlo | The Foreign Woman |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Gian-Carlo Menotti | Book | |
| Gian-Carlo Menotti | Music | |
| Gian-Carlo Menotti | Lyrics | |
| Gian-Carlo Menotti | Staging | |
| John Butler | Dreams Choreography | |
| Thomas Schippers | Musical Coordinator |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Most Promising Female Performer | Gloria Lane | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Best Musical | Gian-Carlo Menotti | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Outstanding Musical | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Conductor and Musical Director | Lehman Engel | Winner |
