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Richard III
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Richard III
Broadway
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Cort Theatre
138 W. 48th St.
SYNOPSIS:
Richard, Duke of York, plots murders, marriages, and other intrigues in order to secure his own place on the throne. This tale of ruthless ambition is part of Shakespeare's cycle of plays about the Wars of the Roses.
Playwright:
William Shakespeare
People (150)
Al Pacino
Richard, Duke of Gloucester, afterwards Richard III
(Original)
Penelope Allen
Lady Anne
(Original)
Gary Bayer
Henry Tudor
(Original)
Richard Bright
First Murderer
(Original)
Alderman, Bearer, Citizen, Lord, Soldier
(Original)
Larry Bryggman
Lord Stanley
(Original)
Alderman, Bearer, Citizen, Lord, Soldier
(Original)
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William Shakespeare
Writer
David Wheeler
Director
Tony Straiges
Scenic Design
Jeanne Button
Costume Design
Thomas Skelton
Lighting Design
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Pro Info
First Preview
May
10
1979
Opening Date
Jun
10
1979
Closing Date
Jul
15
1979
Previews
25
Performances
33
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OTHER BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS
Richard III - Mar 4, 1750
Nassau Street Theatre (Original)
Richard III - Sep 20, 1821
African Grove (Revival)
Richard III - Nov 13, 1825
Park Theatre (Revival)
Richard III - Dec 5, 1904
Princess Theatre (Revival)
Richard III - Mar 8, 1909
New Amsterdam Theatre (Revival)
Richard III - Apr 17, 1911
Daly's Theatre (Revival)
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