Big Fish, Little Fish
Comedy - Original
ANTA Playhouse
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 14, 1961
- Opening Date: March 15, 1961
- Closing Date: June 10, 1961
- Previews: 1
- Performances: 101
Playwright: Hugh Wheeler
Synopsis
A disgraced college professor who now works as a small-time publisher plans to leave his equally dissolute friends, in Hugh Wheeler's play.
Opening Night Cast
| Hume Cronyn | Jimmie Luton | |
 |
Jason Robards, Jr. | William Baker |
| Martin Gabel | Basil Smythe | |
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George Grizzard | Ronnie Johnson |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Hugh Wheeler | Writer | |
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John Gielgud | Director |
| Ben Edwards | Scenic Design | |
| Mary Grant | Costume Design | |
| Ben Edwards | Lighting Design | |
| Masque Sound Engineering Company | Sound Design |
Awards
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Outstanding Ensemble Performances | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Actor in a Play | Hume Cronyn | Nominee |
| 1961 | Direction of a Play | John Gielgud | Winner |
| 1961 | Featured Actor in a Play | George Grizzard | Nominee |
| 1961 | Featured Actor in a Play | Martin Gabel | Winner |
