The Merchant of Venice

Comedy - Revival

Lyceum Theatre

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  • Opening Date: December 21, 1922
  • Closing Date: March 10, 1923
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 92

Playwright: William Shakespeare

Synopsis

Moneylender Shylock forces the Christian merchant Antonio to offer him a "pound of flesh" in exchange for money to allow Antonio's friend to marry the beautiful and wealthy Portia, in William Shakespeare's tale of revenge, greed and religion.

 

Opening Night Cast

Julia Adler Jessica
A. E. Anson Duke of Venice
Horace Braham Lorenzo
Henry Brown Page
Albert Bruning Tubal
Edward Crandall Leonardo
Ward DeWolfe Jester
Mary Ellis Nerissa
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Opening Night Production Credits

William Shakespeare William Shakespeare Writer
  David Belasco Director
  David Belasco Producer
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1922 - 1923

 
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