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Ethel Barrymore Theatre
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Ethel Barrymore Theatre
(Oct 18, 1969 - Feb 28, 1970)
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
(May 10, 1969 - Jul 5, 1969)
243 W. 47th St.
SYNOPSIS:
A managing editor of a Chicago newspaper fights to keep his star reporter on the story of a condemned anarchist's jailbreak, when the reporter is ready to quit and get married.
Playwright:
Ben Hecht
,
Charles MacArthur
People (113)
Robert Ryan
Walter Burns
(Original)
Val Avery
Diamond Louis
(Original)
Peggy Cass
Mollie Malloy
(Original)
Bert Convy
Hildy Johnson
(Original)
James Flavin
Murphy
(Original)
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Ben Hecht
Writer
Charles MacArthur
Writer
Harold J. Kennedy
Director
Will Steven Armstrong
Scenic Design
Sara Brook
Costume Design
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Pro Info
First Preview
May
7
1969
Opening Date
May
10
1969
Closing Date
Feb
28
1970
Previews
10
Performances
222
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