The Royal Family
Comedy - Revival
Helen Hayes Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: December 30, 1975
- Closing Date: July 18, 1976
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 233
Playwright: George S. Kaufman, Edna Ferber
Synopsis
In this thinly veiled parody of the Barrymore family circa 1927, a flamboyant theatrical family must cope with the dumbfounding fact that one of them wishes to marry someone outside of show business.
Opening Night Cast
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George Grizzard | Tony Cavendish |
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Rosemary Harris | Julie Cavendish |
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Eva Le Gallienne | Fanny Cavendish |
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Sam Levene | Oscar Wolfe |
| Joseph Maher | Herbert Dean | |
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Mary Louise Wilson | Kitty Dean |
Opening Night Production Credits
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George S. Kaufman | Writer |
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Edna Ferber | Writer |
| Ellis Rabb | Director | |
| Oliver Smith | Scenic Design | |
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Ann Roth | Costume Design |
| John Gleason | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Rosemary Harris | Winner |
| 1976 | Outstanding Costume Design | Ann Roth | Nominee |
| 1976 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Ellis Rabb | Winner |
| 1976 | Outstanding Revival | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Outstanding Performance | Eva Le Gallienne | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Actress in a Play | Rosemary Harris | Nominee |
| 1976 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Ann Roth | Nominee |
| 1976 | Direction of a Play | Ellis Rabb | Winner |
