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The Lark
Broadway
Play
Drama
Original
Longacre Theatre
220 W. 48th St.
Playwright:
Jean Anouilh
People (125)
Julie Harris
Joan
(Original)
Theodore Bikel
Robert de Beaudricourt
(Original)
Boris Karloff
Cauchon
(Original)
Christopher Plummer
Warwick
(Original)
Joseph Wiseman
The Inquisitor
(Original)
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Jean Anouilh
Writer
Lillian Hellman
Book Adaptation
Joseph Anthony
Director
Jo Mielziner
Scenic Design
Lighting Design
Alvin Colt
Costume Design
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Nov
17
1955
Closing Date
Jun
2
1956
Performances
229
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Awards
Tony Award
1956
Best Actor in a Play
Boris Karloff
Nominee
1956
Best Actress in a Play
Julie Harris
Winner
1956
Costume Design (Play or Musical)
Alvin Colt
Nominee
1956
Direction (pre-1960)
Joseph Anthony
Nominee
1956
Scenic Design (Play or Musical)
Jo Mielziner
Nominee
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