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The Lesson
Broadway
One Act
Original
The Lesson
Broadway
One Act
Original
Phoenix Theatre
189 Second Ave. (at E. 12th Street), New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
Eugene Ionesco
People (17)
Max Adrian
The Professor
(Original)
Paula Bauersmith
The Maid
(Original)
Joan Plowright
The Student
(Original)
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Max Adrian
The Professor
(Original)
Paula Bauersmith
The Maid
(Original)
Joan Plowright
The Student
(Original)
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Eugene Ionesco
Writer
Donald Watson
Translator
John Addison
Featured Songs
Sound Effects
Tony Richardson
Director
Jesse Beers
Scenic Design
Tharon Musser
Lighting Design
Robert Woods
Production Stage Manager
William Armitage
Stage Manager
Nathan Parnes
Company Manager
Anthony Geiss
Press Representative
Ben Kornzweig
Press Representative
The Phoenix Theatre
Producer
T. Edward Hambleton
Managing Director
Co-Founder
Norris Houghton
Co-Founder
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Jan
9
1958
Closing Date
Jan
26
1958
Performances
22
as of Jan 08, 2026
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