The School for Scandal
Comedy - Revival
Majestic Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: January 23, 1963
- Opening Date: January 24, 1963
- Closing Date: March 16, 1963
- Previews: 2
- Performances: 60
Playwright: Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Synopsis
The gossip, backbiting and romantic scheming of London society are satirized in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 1777 comedy.
Opening Night Cast
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John Gielgud | Joseph Surface |
| Ralph Richardson | Sir Peter Teazle | |
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Richard Easton | Charles Surface |
| Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies | Mrs. Candour | |
| Meriel Forbes | Lady Sneerwell | |
| Malcolm Keen | Rowley | |
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Geraldine McEwan | Lady Teazle |
| Laurence Naismith | Sir Oliver Surface |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Richard Brinsley Sheridan | Writer | |
|
John Gielgud | Director |
| Anthony Powell | Scenic Design | |
| Anthony Powell | Costume Design | |
| Ralph Alswang | Lighting Design | |
| Roy A. Somlyo | General Manager |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Anthony Powell | Winner |
| 1963 | Direction of a Play | John Gielgud | Nominee |
| 1963 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Anthony Powell | Nominee |
