The Happiest Millionaire
Comedy - Original
Lyceum Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: November 20, 1956
- Closing Date: July 13, 1957
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 271
Playwright: Kyle Crichton
Synopsis
The misadventures of the Biddle family of rich eccentrics in Philadelphia are dramatized by Kyle Crichton from the book My Philadelphia Father, which he co-wrote with daughter Cordelia Biddle.
Opening Night Cast
| Walter Pidgeon | Anthony J. Drexel Biddle | |
| Martin Ashe | John Lawless | |
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George Grizzard | Angier Duke |
| Ruth Matteson | Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel Biddle | |
| Lou Nova | O'Malley | |
| Katharine Raht | Aunt Mary Drexel | |
| Diana van der Vlis | Cordelia Biddle | |
| Ruth White | Mrs. Benjamin Duke |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Kyle Crichton | Writer | |
| Howard Erskine | Director | |
| Joseph Hayes | Director | |
| George Jenkins | Scenic Design | |
| Audré | Costume Design | |
| George Jenkins | Lighting Design |
Awards
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Theatre World Award | George Grizzard | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Featured Actress in a Play | Diana van der Vlis | Nominee |
| 1957 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | George Jenkins | Nominee |
