The Little Foxes
Drama - Revival
Martin Beck Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 29, 1981
- Opening Date: May 7, 1981
- Closing Date: September 5, 1981
- Previews: 8
- Performances: 123
Playwright: Lillian Hellman
Synopsis
Southern belle Regina Giddens and her brothers scheme to outwit Regina's husband Horace, who opposes their attempts to profit from a cotton factory in partnership with a Chicago businessman, in Lillian Hellman's look at the power of money to destroy lives.
Opening Night Cast
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Elizabeth Taylor | Regina Giddens |
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Tom Aldredge | Horace Giddens |
| Dennis Christopher | Leo Hubbard | |
| Maureen Stapleton | Birdie Hubbard | |
| Anthony Zerbe | Benjamin Hubbard |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Lillian Hellman | Writer | |
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Austin Pendleton | Director |
| Andrew Jackness | Scenic Design | |
| Florence Klotz | Costume Design | |
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Paul Gallo | Lighting Design |
| Jack Mann | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Elizabeth Taylor | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Outstanding Debut Performance | Elizabeth Taylor | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Actress in a Play | Elizabeth Taylor | Nominee |
| 1981 | Direction of a Play | Austin Pendleton | Nominee |
| 1981 | Featured Actor in a Play | Tom Aldredge | Nominee |
| 1981 | Featured Actress in a Play | Maureen Stapleton | Nominee |
| 1981 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Nominee |
