Toys in the Attic
Drama - Original
Hudson Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: February 25, 1960
- Closing Date: April 8, 1961
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 456
Playwright: Lillian Hellman
Synopsis
A weak man who has always been dependant on his domineering sisters and wealthy wife mysteriously comes into money on his own, causing the women in his life to dread the sense of independence it gives him, in Lillian Hellman's play.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Jason Robards, Jr. | Julian Berniers |
| Maureen Stapleton | Carrie Berniers | |
 |
Irene Worth | Albertine Prine |
| Anne Revere | Anna Berniers |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Lillian Hellman | Writer | |
| Marc Blitzstein | "French Lessons in Songs" and "Bernier Day" | |
 |
Arthur Penn | Director |
| Howard Bay | Scenic Design | |
| Ruth Morley | Costume Design | |
| Howard Bay | Lighting Design |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Most Promising Female Performer | Rochelle Oliver | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Best American Play | Lillian Hellman | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Actor in a Play | Jason Robards, Jr. | Nominee |
| 1960 | Actress in a Play | Irene Worth | Nominee |
| 1960 | Actress in a Play | Maureen Stapleton | Nominee |
| 1960 | Featured Actress in a Play | Anne Revere | Winner |
| 1960 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1960 | Scenic Design of a Play | Howard Bay | Winner |
