Slapstick Tragedy
One Act - Original
Longacre Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 7, 1966
- Opening Date: February 22, 1966
- Closing Date: February 26, 1966
- Previews: 16
- Performances: 7
- Slapstick Tragedy is comprised of The Gnadiges Fraulein, The Mutilated
Playwright: Tennessee Williams
Synopsis
An evening of two one-act plays by Tennessee Williams. Two broken-down prostitutes, one scarred by a breast removal and the other by emotional problems, console each other in friendship in The Mutilated. The Gnadiges Fraulein follows the vagabond residents of a Florida bunkhouse.
The Gnadiges Fraulein: Opening Night Cast
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Zoe Caldwell | Polly |
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Kate Reid | Molly |
| Dan Bly | Permanent Transient | |
| Margaret Leighton | The Gnadiges Fraulein | |
| Art Ostrin | Cocaloony | |
| James Olson | Indian Joe |
The Gnadiges Fraulein: Opening Night Production Credits
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Tennessee Williams | Writer |
| Lee Hoiby | Music | |
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Tennessee Williams | Lyrics |
| Alan Schneider | Director | |
| Ming Cho Lee | Scenic Design | |
| Noel Taylor | Costume Design |
The Mutilated: Opening Night Cast
| James Olson | Indian Joe | |
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Kate Reid | Celeste |
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Ralph Waite | Henry Bruno |
| Margaret Leighton | Trinket | |
| James Olson | Slim | |
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David Sabin | Maxie |
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Tom Aldredge | Bernie |
| Dan Bly | Pious Queen |
The Mutilated: Opening Night Production Credits
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Tennessee Williams | Writer |
| Lee Hoiby | Music | |
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Tennessee Williams | Lyrics |
| Alan Schneider | Director | |
| Ming Cho Lee | Scenic Design | |
| Noel Taylor | Costume Design |
Awards
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Theatre World Award | Zoe Caldwell | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Actress in a Play | Kate Reid | Nominee |
| 1966 | Featured Actress in a Play | Zoe Caldwell | Winner |
