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Middle of the Night
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Middle of the Night Playbill - Feb 1956
Middle of the Night
Broadway
Original
ANTA Theatre
245 W. 52nd St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
Paddy Chayefsky
People (27)
Edward G. Robinson
The Manufacturer
(Original)
Gena Rowlands
The Girl
(Original)
Effie Afton
The Neighbor
(Original)
Martin Balsam
The Son-in-Law
(Original)
Joan Chambers
The Kid Sister
(Original)
Anne Jackson
The Daughter
(Original)
Lee Philips
The Husband
(Original)
Nancy R. Pollock
The Sister
(Original)
Betty Walker
The Widow
(Original)
June Walker
The Mother
(Original)
Janet Ward
The Friend
(Original)
Ruth Masters
The Canasta Player
(Replacement)
Patricia Benoit
The Daughter
(Replacement)
Vergel Cook
The Friend
(Replacement)
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Edward G. Robinson
The Manufacturer
(Original)
Gena Rowlands
The Girl
(Original)
Effie Afton
The Neighbor
(Original)
Martin Balsam
The Son-in-Law
(Original)
Joan Chambers
The Kid Sister
(Original)
Anne Jackson
The Daughter
(Original)
Lee Philips
The Husband
(Original)
Nancy R. Pollock
The Sister
(Original)
Betty Walker
The Widow
(Original)
June Walker
The Mother
(Original)
Janet Ward
The Friend
(Original)
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Paddy Chayefsky
Writer
Joshua Logan
Director
Producer
Jo Mielziner
Scenic Design
Lighting Design
Motley
Costume Design
Lehman Engel
Incidental Music
Martin Baum
Casting Consultant
Abe Newborn
Casting Consultant
Neil C. Hartley
Production Stage Manager
David Ford
Stage Manager
Walter Fried
General Manager
Leo Freedman
Press Representative
Abner D. Klipstein
Press Representative
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Feb
8
1956
Closing Date
May
25
1957
Performances
477
as of Dec 03, 2025
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Middle of the Night - February 1956
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Middle of the Night - February 1956
Middle of the Night - February 1956
Middle of the Night - February 1956
Middle of the Night - February 1956
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Awards
Tony Award
1956
Scenic Design (Play or Musical)
Jo Mielziner
Nominee
1956
Best Featured Actress in a Play
Anne Jackson
Nominee
1956
Best Actor in a Play
Edward G. Robinson
Nominee
1956
Stage Technician
Larry Bland
Nominee
1956
Stage Technician
Harry Green
Winner
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