Zalmen, or The Madness of God
Play - Original
Lyceum Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 11, 1976
- Opening Date: March 17, 1976
- Closing Date: April 3, 1976
- Previews: 5
- Performances: 22
Playwright: Elie Wiesel
Synopsis
Russian authorities investigate rumors of a protest by a rabbi that was inspired by his brilliant, or crazy, beadle Zalmen in the 1950s.
Opening Night Cast
| Joseph Wiseman | The Rabbi | |
| Polly Adams | Nina | |
| Richard Bauer | Zalmen | |
| David Little | Alexei | |
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David Margulies | The Doctor |
| Paul Sparer | The Chairman of The Synagogue Council | |
| Lee Wallace | The Inspector from The Ministry of Religious Affairs |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Elie Wiesel | Writer | |
| Alan Schneider | Director | |
| William Ritman | Scenic Design | |
| Marjorie Slaiman | Costume Design | |
| Richard Nelson | Lighting Design | |
| Laurel Ann Wilson | General Manager |
