The River Niger
Play - Original
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 23, 1973
- Opening Date: March 27, 1973
- Closing Date: November 25, 1973
- Previews: 4
- Performances: 280
Playwright: Joseph A. Walker
Synopsis
A black poet is forced to paint houses to provide for his family in Harlem. That family's history, including his son's decision to leave the Air Force and the street life for law school, is the subject of Joseph A. Walker's play.
Opening Night Cast
| Graham Brown | Dr. Dudley Stanton | |
| Jothan Callins | Bass Player | |
| Wyatt Davis | Voice of Lt. Staples | |
| Frances Foster | Grandma Wilhelmina Brown | |
| Dean Irby | Al | |
| Saundra McClain | Gail | |
| Neville Richen | Mo | |
| Les Roberts | Jeff Williams |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Joseph A. Walker | Writer | |
| Douglas Turner Ward | Director | |
| Gary James Wheeler | Scenic Design | |
| Edna Watson | Costume Design | |
| Shirley Prendergast | Lighting Design | |
| Howard Atlee | Press Representative |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Most Promising Playwright | Joseph A. Walker | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Featured Actor in a Play | Douglas Turner Ward | Nominee |
| 1974 | Featured Actress in a Play | Roxie Roker | Nominee |
| 1974 | Play | Winner |
