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(Lady Rumpers' daughter)

(a sales representative)

(a cleaning lady)

(a pillar of the Empire)
Celeste Holm, who graced the stage in the role of Mama in the past Broadway production of Habeas Corpus, is celebrated for her extensive career, including originating the role of Ado Annie in Oklahoma! and winning an Oscar for her performance in Gentlemen's Agreement. more...

(the doctor's sister)

(the doctor's wife)

(a general practitioner)

(the Wicksteeds' son)

(a leading light in the medical profession)

(a celibate)
Paxton Whitehead, who passed away in 2023, had a distinguished career in theatre, having notably replaced Jonathan Miller in the 1964 Broadway production of *Beyond the Fringe*, a performance immortalized in the LP recording *Beyond the Fringe '64*. more...

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Awards and Nominations


1976 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress - Play: Rachel Roberts won.
Outstanding Featured Actress - Play: June Havoc was nominated but did not win.

1976 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Donald Sinden was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

Frank Dunlop Director
Riggs O'Hara Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
Jennifer Tipton Lighting Designer
Carl Toms Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
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