Rhinoceros
Play - Original
Longacre Theatre (January 09, 1961 - August 05, 1961)
Longacre Theatre (September 18, 1961 - September 30, 1961)
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: January 9, 1961
- Closing Date: September 30, 1961
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 256
Playwright: Eugene Ionesco
Synopsis
The inhabitants of a French village gradually turn into rhinoceroses, with the exception of the unassuming Berrenger, in Eugene Ionesco's play.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Eli Wallach | Berrenger |
 |
Zero Mostel | John |
| Morris Carnovsky | Logician | |
| Michael Strong | Shiftor | |
| Mike Kellin | Dribble | |
| Anne Jackson | Daisy | |
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Jean Stapleton | Mrs. Ochs |
| Philip Coolidge | Mr. Nicklebush |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Eugene Ionesco | Playwright |
| Derek Prouse | Translator | |
| Joseph Anthony | Director | |
| Leo Kerz | Scenic Design | |
| J. Michael Travis | Costume Design | |
| Leo Kerz | Lighting Design |
Awards
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Special Award | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Actor in a Play | Zero Mostel | Winner |
| 1961 | Direction of a Play | Joseph Anthony | Nominee |
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