The Great God Brown
Play - Revival
Lyceum Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 5, 1972
- Opening Date: December 10, 1972
- Closing Date: January 13, 1973
- Previews: 7
- Performances: 19
Playwright: Eugene O'Neill
Synopsis
Billy Brown and Dion Anthony, childhood friends and sons of business partners, both fall in love with Margaret and use different masks (physical and metaphorical) to change their personalities and win her at different times. Billy poses as Dion until he is discovered and abandoned, forgetting his true identity.
Opening Night Cast
| Clyde Burton | Younger Draftsman | |
| David Dukes | Committeeman | |
 |
Peter Friedman | Committeeman |
 |
John Glover | William A. Brown |
| James Greene | Mr. Anthony | |
| Paul Hecht | Mr. Brown | |
| Katherine Helmond | Margaret | |
| Curt Karibalis | Policeman |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Eugene O'Neill | Writer |
 |
Harold Prince | Director |
| Boris Aronson | Scenic Design | |
| Carolyn Parker | Costume Design | |
| Tharon Musser | Lighting Design | |
| Dan Langan | Press Representative |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Outstanding Director | Harold Prince | Winner |
| 1973 | Outstanding Performance | John McMartin | Winner |
| 1973 | Outstanding Performance | John Glover | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Featured Actress in a Play | Katherine Helmond | Nominee |
