The Gingerbread Lady
Comedy - Original
Plymouth Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 3, 1970
- Opening Date: December 13, 1970
- Closing Date: May 29, 1971
- Previews: 12
- Performances: 193
Playwright: Neil Simon
Synopsis
An alcoholic singer returns from rehab to a teenaged daughter, a self-absorbed ex-lover and friends, and must continue to struggle to keep her life together.
Opening Night Cast
| Maureen Stapleton | Evy Meara | |
| Michael Lombard | Jimmy Perry | |
| Charles Siebert | Lou Tanner | |
| Betsy von Furstenberg | Toby Landau |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Neil Simon | Writer |
| Robert Moore | Director | |
| David Hays | Scenic Design | |
| Frank Thompson | Costume Design | |
| Martin Aronstein | Lighting Design | |
| Phyllis Sagnelli | Hairstyling |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Outstanding Performance | Maureen Stapleton | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Theatre World Award | Ayn Ruymen | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Actress in a Play | Maureen Stapleton | Winner |
