Originally produced on Broadway in 1939, and set the year before, it ran only 44 performances, even though directed by the young tyro Joshua Logan. It wasn't until 1980 that the play was widely produced, after enjoying a major Broadway revival directed by Vivian Matalon. This production starred - as the four sisters at the center of the story - Nancy Marchand, Maureen O'Sullivan, Elizabeth Wilson, and Teresa Wright. The revival ran 564 performances, and was later televised by Showtime and PBS, and suddenly people remembered Paul Osborn.
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
Awards and Nominations
1980 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play : David Rounds won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Lois de Banzie won.
1980 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: David Rounds won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Lois de Banzie was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Linda Fisher Costume Designer
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
Vivian Matalon Director
Richard Nelson Lighting Designer
William Ritman Scenic Designer
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