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The Playboy of the Weekend World
Broadway
Original
The Playboy of the Weekend World
Broadway
Original
Playhouse Theatre
359 W. 48th St., New York, NY, New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
People (10)
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Emlyn Williams
Performer
(Original)
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Emlyn Williams
Devised by
Saki
From the stories of
Peter Woodthorpe
Director
Leo B. Meyer
Lighting Design
Daniel Melnick
House Manager
Arthur Cantor
Company Manager
Producer
C. George Willard
Press Representative
Ash / LeDonne
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Jon Wilner
Advertising
Greer Garson
Producer
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Pro Info
First Preview
Nov
13
1978
Opening Date
Nov
16
1978
Closing Date
Dec
10
1978
Previews
3
Performances
29
as of Jan 10, 2026
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