Indians
Play - Original
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: October 13, 1969
- Closing Date: January 3, 1970
- Previews: 16
- Performances: 96
Music: Richard Peaslee
Playwright: Arthur Kopit
Synopsis
Buffalo Bill is portrayed as conflicted about the treatment of Native Americans and buffalo during the opening of the American West in Arthur Kopit's play.
Opening Night Cast
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Stacy Keach | Buffalo Bill |
| Manu Tupou | Sitting Bull | |
 |
Tom Aldredge | Senator Logan |
| Clinton Allmon | Cowboy | |
| Juan Antonio | Naiche | |
| Dimitra Arliss | Teskanjavila | |
| Philip Arsenault | Low Dog | |
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Yusef Bulos | Interpreter |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Arthur Kopit | Writer | |
| Richard Peaslee | Music | |
| Gene Frankel | Director | |
| Julie Arenal | Choreographer | |
| Oliver Smith | Scenic Design | |
| Marjorie Slaiman | Costume Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Outstanding Performance | Stacy Keach | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Best American Play | Arthur Kopit | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Actor in a Play | Stacy Keach | Nominee |
| 1970 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Thomas R. Skelton | Nominee |
| 1970 | Play | Nominee |
