The Teahouse of the August Moon
Comedy - Original
Martin Beck Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: October 15, 1953
- Closing Date: March 24, 1956
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 1027
Playwright: John Patrick
Opening Night Cast
| John Forsythe | Capt. Fisby | |
| David Wayne | Sakini | |
| Paul Ford | Col. Wainright Purdy III | |
| Larry Gates | Capt. McLean | |
| William Hansen | Mr. Oshira | |
| Mariko Niki | Lotus Blossom |
Opening Night Production Credits
| John Patrick | Writer | |
| Dai-Keong Lee | Composer | |
| Robert Lewis | Director | |
| Peter Larkin | Scenic Design | |
| Noel Taylor | Costume Design | |
| Peter Larkin | Lighting Design |
Awards
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Best American Play | John Patrick | Winner |
Pulitzer Prize
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | John Patrick | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Actor in a Play | David Wayne | Winner |
| 1954 | Author of a Play | John Patrick | Winner |
| 1954 | Play | Winner | |
| 1954 | Producer of a Play | Maurice Evans
George Schaefer |
Winner |
| 1954 | Scenic Design of a Play | Peter Larkin | Winner |
