Gideon
Play - Original
Plymouth Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 8, 1961
- Opening Date: November 9, 1961
- Closing Date: June 2, 1962
- Previews: 2
- Performances: 236
Playwright: Paddy Chayefsky
Synopsis
A humble ancient farmer is visited by an angel who must convince him that he is Jehovah before exhorting and leading him to fight the Midianites that are threatening the Israelites. Gideon, the farmer, wins the war but ultimately takes credit for the victory himself, refusing to share it with God.
Opening Night Cast
| Douglas Campbell | Gideon | |
| Fredric March | Angel | |
| Eric Berry | Shillem | |
| Lorraine Egypt | Orpah | |
| David Hooks | Ozni Jahleel |
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| Mitchell Jason | Joash | |
| Victor Kilian | Abimelech |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Paddy Chayefsky | Writer | |
| Tyrone Guthrie | Director | |
| David Hays | Scenic Design | |
| Domingo A. Rodriguez | Costume Design | |
| David Hays | Lighting Design | |
| Joseph Harris | General Manager |
Awards
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Best American Play | Paddy Chayefsky | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Actor in a Play | Fredric March | Nominee |
| 1962 | Direction of a Play | Tyrone Guthrie | Nominee |
| 1962 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1962 | Producer of a Play | Fred Coe
Arthur Cantor |
Nominee |
