Teibele and Her Demon
Play - Original
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 6, 1979
- Opening Date: December 16, 1979
- Closing Date: January 6, 1980
- Previews: 12
- Performances: 25
Playwright: Eve Friedman, Isaac Bashevis Singer
Synopsis
A woman who was deserted by her husband and is forbidden by law to remarry is courted by a suitor who poses as a demon.
Opening Night Cast
| F. Murray Abraham | Alchonon | |
| Laura Esterman | Teibele | |
| Lee Lawson | Genendel | |
| Ron Perlman | Beadle Treitel | |
| Barry Primus | Menasha | |
| Stefan Schnabel | Rabbi | |
| Stephan Mark Weyte | Beadle Leib |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Isaac Bashevis Singer | Writen | |
| Eve Friedman | Writer | |
| Stephen Kanee | Director | |
| Desmond Heeley | Scenic Design | |
| Desmond Heeley | Costume Design | |
| Duane Schuler | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1980 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Duane Schuler | Nominee |
| 1980 | Outstanding Music in a Play | Richard Peaslee | Nominee |
| 1980 | Outstanding New Play | Nominee | |
| 1980 | Outstanding Sound Design | Richard Peaslee | Nominee |