Epitaph for George Dillon
Drama - Original
Henry Miller's Theatre (January 12, 1959 - February 21, 1959)
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: November 4, 1958
- Closing Date: November 22, 1958
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 23
Playwright: Anthony Creighton, John Osborne
Synopsis
A failed actor and playwright is taken into the home of a lower-middle-class family, causing personal and sexual tensions until he finds success by selling out, in John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's play.
Opening Night Cast
| Wendy Craig | Josie Elliot | |
| Felix Deebank | Barney Evans | |
| Avril Elgar | Norah Elliot | |
| Frank Finlay | Percy Elliot | |
| Eileen Herlie | Ruth Gray | |
| Alison Leggatt | Mrs. Elliot | |
| Robert Stephens | George Dillon | |
| James Valentine | Geoffrey Colwyn-Stuart |
Opening Night Production Credits
| John Osborne | Writer | |
| Anthony Creighton | Writer | |
| William Gaskill | Staging | |
| Stephen Doncaster | Scenic Design | |
| Helene Pons | Costume Design | |
| Ralph Alswang | Lighting Design |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Actor in a Play | Robert Stephens | Nominee |
| 1959 | Direction (pre-1960) | William Gaskill | Nominee |
| 1959 | Play | Nominee |
