Period of Adjustment
Play - Original
Helen Hayes Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 9, 1960
- Opening Date: November 10, 1960
- Closing Date: March 4, 1961
- Previews: 2
- Performances: 132
Playwright: Tennessee Williams
Synopsis
Two couples, one married for five years and the other recent newlyweds, experience ups and downs in their relationships, in Tennessee Williams' comedy.
Opening Night Cast
| Barbara Baxley | Isabel Haverstick | |
| James Daly | Ralph Bates | |
| Robert Webber | George Haverstick | |
| Lester Mack | Mr. McGillicuddy | |
| Rosemary Murphy | Dorothea Bates | |
| Nancy R. Pollock | Mrs. McGillicuddy |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Tennessee Williams | Writer |
| George Roy Hill | Director | |
| Jo Mielziner | Scenic Design | |
| Patricia Zipprodt | Costume Design | |
| Jo Mielziner | Lighting Design | |
| Joseph Harris | General Manager |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Most Promising Female Performer | Rosemary Murphy | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Actress in a Play | Barbara Baxley | Nominee |
| 1961 | Featured Actress in a Play | Rosemary Murphy | Nominee |
