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Miss Lonelyhearts
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239 W. 45th St.
SYNOPSIS:
A man who writes a "Miss Lonelyhearts" advice column in Depression-era New York tries to cure the depression he feels over the letters he receives in Howard Teichmann's adaptation of Nathaniel West's novel.
Playwright:
Howard Teichmann
People (64)
Irene Dailey
Adele Farnum
(Original)
Maurice Ellis
Claude
(Original)
Henderson Forsythe
Ned Gates
(Original)
William Hickey
Goldsmith
(Original)
Jo Anna March
Desperate
(Original)
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Howard Teichmann
Writer
Nathanael West
Based on the novel by
Jule Styne
Café music
Alan Schneider
Director
Jo Mielziner
Scenic Design
Lighting Design
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Oct
3
1957
Closing Date
Oct
12
1957
Performances
12
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Awards
Tony Award
1958
Scenic Design (Play or Musical)
Jo Mielziner
Nominee
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