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The Misanthrope
Broadway
Revival
The Misanthrope
Broadway
Revival
Lyceum Theatre
149 W. 45th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
People (18)
Brian Bedford
Acaste
(Original)
Joseph Bird
Clitandre
(Original)
Patricia Conolly
Eliante
(Original)
Keene Curtis
Oronte
(Original)
Michael Durrell
Guard of the Marshalsea
(Original)
Richard Easton
Alceste
(Original)
Betty Miller
Arsinoe
(Original)
Christina Pickles
Célimène
(Original)
Sydney Walker
Philinte
(Original)
James Whittle
Servant
(Original)
Ralph Williams
Valet
(Original)
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Brian Bedford
Acaste
(Original)
Joseph Bird
Clitandre
(Original)
Patricia Conolly
Eliante
(Original)
Keene Curtis
Oronte
(Original)
Michael Durrell
Guard of the Marshalsea
(Original)
Richard Easton
Alceste
(Original)
Betty Miller
Arsinoe
(Original)
Christina Pickles
Célimène
(Original)
Sydney Walker
Philinte
(Original)
James Whittle
Servant
(Original)
Ralph Williams
Valet
(Original)
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Molière
Writer
Richard Wilbur
Book Adaptor
Stephen Porter
Director
James Tilton
Scenic Design
Lighting Design
Nancy Potts
Costume Design
R. Derek Swire
Stage Manager
APA-Phoenix Repertory Company
Producer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Oct
9
1968
Closing Date
Apr
26
1969
Performances
86
as of Feb 18, 2026
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
1969
Outstanding Performance
Brian Bedford
Winner
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