Desire Under the Elms

Drama - Revival

ANTA Playhouse

Data not verified
  • First Preview:
  • Opening Date: January 16, 1952
  • Closing Date: February 23, 1952
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 46

Playwright: Eugene O'Neill

  • Playbill Covers (1)

    • Playbill Cover - Desire Under the Elms

  • Inside the Playbill (9)

    • Inside the Playbill - Desire Under the Elms
    • Inside the Playbill - Desire Under the Elms
 

Synopsis

In Eugene O'Neill's modern retelling of Greek tragedy, a widowed farmer brings home a young bride. Initially his grown son abhors the new stepmother, but soon his hatred turns to lust.

 

Opening Night Cast

Charles Aidman Man
Minnette Barrett Woman
Jocelyn Brando Young Girl
Elwyn Dearborn Neighbor
Colleen Dewhurst Neighbor
Donald Elson Neighbor
Howard H. Fischer Old Farmer
Russell Gaige Sheriff
See Full Opening Night Cast

Opening Night Production Credits

Eugene O'Neill Eugene O'Neill Writer
  Harold Clurman Director
  Mordecai Gorelik Scenic Design
  Ben Edwards Costume Design
  Mordecai Gorelik Lighting Design
  Walter Fried General Manager
See Full Opening Night Production credits

Inside the Playbill (9)

  • Inside the Playbill - Desire Under the Elms
  • Inside the Playbill - Desire Under the Elms
  • Inside the Playbill - Desire Under the Elms
  • Inside the Playbill - Desire Under the Elms
Desire Under The Elms - January 1, 1952
See More
 

Shows That Opened That Season: 1951 - 1952

 
See entire season
 
Name:
Email:
You are submitting a comment about: The page you are currently on: Desire Under the Elms on Broadway - Information, Cast, Crew, Synopsis and Photos - Playbill Vault
The website in general
What are you writing about?
Who are you?
Explain your reason for writing to us