My Fat Friend
Comedy - Original
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 26, 1974
- Opening Date: March 31, 1974
- Closing Date: December 7, 1974
- Previews: 7
- Performances: 288
Playwright: Charles Laurence
Synopsis
A fat woman's two friends encourage her to lose weight to attract a man, who turns out not to like thin women.
Opening Night Cast
 |
John Lithgow | James |
 |
Lynn Redgrave | Vicky |
| George Rose | Henry | |
| Jimmie Ray Weeks | Tom |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Charles Laurence | Writer | |
| Robert Moore | Director | |
| William Ritman | Scenic Design | |
| Sara Brook | Costume Design | |
| Martin Aronstein | Lighting Design | |
| Nelle Nugent | General Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Outstanding Performance | George Rose | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | George Rose | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Featured Actor in a Play | George Rose | Nominee |
