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Mr. Happiness
Broadway
One Act
Original
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The Water Engine Playbill - March 1978
Mr. Happiness
Broadway
One Act
Original
Plymouth Theatre
236 W. 45th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
David Mamet
People (20)
Charles Kimbrough
Mr. Happiness
(Original)
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Charles Kimbrough
Mr. Happiness
(Original)
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David Mamet
Writer
Steven Schacter
Director
John Lee Beatty
Scenic Design
Laura Crow
Costume Design
Dennis Parichy
Lighting Design
Alaric Jans
Incidental Music
Andrew Mihok
Production Manager for the NYSF
Jason Steven Cohen
Production Supervisor for the NYSF
Jason La Padura
Production Stage Manager
Harold Apter
Stage Manager
Rosemarie Tichler
Casting for the NYSF
Robert Kamlot
General Manager
Bob MacDonald
Company Manager
Roger Alan Gindi
Assistant Company Manager
Merle Debuskey
General Press Representative
William Schelble
Press Representative
Joseph Papp
Producer
Bernard Gersten
Associate Producer
New York Shakespeare Festival
Original Producer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Feb
28
1978
Closing Date
Mar
19
1978
Performances
24
as of Jan 28, 2026
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