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The Chinese
Broadway
One Act
Original
The Chinese
Broadway
One Act
Original
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
243 W. 47th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
Murray Schisgal
People (17)
Joseph Bova
Mr. Lee
(Original)
William Devane
Chester Lee
(Original)
Alice Drummond
Mrs. Lee
(Original)
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Pu Ping Chow
(Original)
Louise Lasser
Gladys Hoffman
(Original)
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Joseph Bova
Mr. Lee
(Original)
William Devane
Chester Lee
(Original)
Alice Drummond
Mrs. Lee
(Original)
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Pu Ping Chow
(Original)
Louise Lasser
Gladys Hoffman
(Original)
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Murray Schisgal
Writer
Arthur Storch
Director
William Pitkin
Scenic Design
Sara Brook
Costume Design
Martin Aronstein
Lighting Design
Martin Gold
Production Stage Manager
William Callan
Stage Manager
Harvey B. Sabinson
Press Representative
Lee Solters
Press Representative
Marilynn LeVine
Press Representative
Gilbert Cates
Producer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Mar
10
1970
Closing Date
Mar
21
1970
Previews
1
Performances
15
as of Feb 04, 2026
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