Halfway Up the Tree

Comedy - Original

Brooks Atkinson Theatre

Data not verified
  • First Preview: October 30, 1967
  • Opening Date: November 7, 1967
  • Closing Date: December 31, 1967
  • Previews: 9
  • Performances: 64

Playwright: Peter Ustinov

  • Playbill Covers (1)

    • Playbill Cover - Halfway Up the Tree

  • Inside the Playbill (12)

    • Inside the Playbill - Halfway Up the Tree
    • Inside the Playbill - Halfway Up the Tree
 

Synopsis

A retired British general turns himself into a bearded hippie, playing guitar in a tree, in order to understand his children in Peter Ustinov's comedy.

 

Opening Night Cast

Hanne Bork Helga
Eileen Herlie Lady Fitzbuttress
Graham Jarvis The Vicar
William Larsen Tiny Gilliatt-Brown
"Lesley" Lesley
Margaret Linn Judy
Anthony Quayle General Sir Mallalieu Fitzbuttress
John Tillinger Basil Utterwood
See Full Opening Night Cast

Opening Night Production Credits

  Peter Ustinov Writer
  Peter Ustinov Director
  Ralph Hart Stearns Scenic Design
  James Hart Stearns Costume Design
  Ralph Hart Stearns Lighting Design
  Roy A. Somlyo General Manager
See Full Opening Night Production credits

Inside the Playbill (12)

  • Inside the Playbill - Halfway Up the Tree
  • Inside the Playbill - Halfway Up the Tree
  • Inside the Playbill - Halfway Up the Tree
  • Inside the Playbill - Halfway Up the Tree
Halfway Up the Tree - Opening Night
See More
 

Shows That Opened That Season: 1967 - 1968

 
See entire season
 
Name:
Email:
You are submitting a comment about: The page you are currently on: Halfway Up the Tree on Broadway - Information, Cast, Crew, Synopsis and Photos - Playbill Vault
The website in general
What are you writing about?
Who are you?
Explain your reason for writing to us