Philadelphia, Here I Come!
Play - Original
Helen Hayes Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 15, 1966
- Opening Date: February 16, 1966
- Closing Date: October 1, 1966
- Previews: 1
- Performances: 326
Playwright: Brian Friel
Synopsis
Gareth O'Donnell leaves his life in Ireland behind for fame and fortune in America, expressing his feelings through his two sides — the shy and dutiful public side and the angry, defiant private side — in Brian Friel's comedy.
Opening Night Cast
| Patrick Bedford | Gareth O'Donnell in Public | |
| Joseph Boland | Master Boyle | |
| Thomas Connolly | Ned | |
| Donal Donnelly | Gareth O'Donnell in Private | |
| William Griffis | Senator Doogan | |
| John Cecil Holm | Ben Burton | |
| Eamon Kelly | S. B. O'Donnell | |
| Donald Marye | Canon Mick O'Byrne |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Brian Friel | Writer |
| Hilton Edwards | Director | |
| Lloyd Burlingame | Scenic Design | |
| Lloyd Burlingame | Costume Design | |
| Harvey B. Sabinson | Press Representative | |
| Lee Solters | Press Representative |
Awards
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Best Play | Brian Friel | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Outstanding Performance | Patrick Bedford | Winner |
| 1966 | Outstanding Performance | Donal Donnelly | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Actor in a Play | Donal Donnelly | Nominee |
| 1966 | Actor in a Play | Patrick Bedford | Nominee |
| 1966 | Direction of a Play | Hilton Edwards | Nominee |
| 1966 | Featured Actor in a Play | Eamon Kelly | Nominee |
| 1966 | Featured Actress in a Play | Mairin D. O'Sullivan | Nominee |
| 1966 | Play | Nominee |
