The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
Play - Original
Martin Beck Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: October 28, 1963
- Opening Date: October 30, 1963
- Closing Date: February 15, 1964
- Previews: 2
- Performances: 123
Playwright: Edward Albee
Synopsis
The Southern love triangle between an Amazon, a dwarf and a reformed scoundrel is the subject of Edward Albee's adaptation of Carson McCullers' novel.
Opening Night Cast
| Colleen Dewhurst | Miss Amelia Evans | |
| William Prince | Henry Macy | |
| Lou Antonio | Marvin Macy | |
| Roscoe Lee Browne | The Narrator | |
| Michael Dunn | Cousin Lyman | |
| Enid Markey | Emma Hale |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Edward Albee | Writer |
| Alan Schneider | Director | |
| Ben Edwards | Scenic Design | |
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Jane Greenwood | Costume Design |
| Jean Rosenthal | Lighting Design | |
| Oscar E. Olesen | Business Manager |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1963 - 1964
Fade Out - Fade In
The Subject Was Roses
Roar Like a Dove
Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Actress in a Play | Colleen Dewhurst | Nominee |
| 1964 | Direction of a Play | Alan Schneider | Nominee |
| 1964 | Featured Actor in a Play | Michael Dunn | Nominee |
| 1964 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1964 | Producer of a Play | Lewis Allen
Ben Edwards |
Nominee |
| 1964 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Ben Edwards | Nominee |
