Nobody Loves an Albatross
| Nobody Loves an Albatross | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Ronald Alexander |
| Date premiered | December 19, 1963 |
| Place premiered | the Lyceum Theatre, New York City.[1] |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | comedy play |
Nobody Loves an Albatross is a 1963 comedy play written by Ronald Alexander,[2] which was performed at the Lyceum Theatre of Broadway, New York between 19 December 1963 and June 20, 1964.[3]
It was produced by Elliot Martin and Philip Rose, directed by Gene Saks, scenery and lighting were by Will Steven Armstrong, costume design by Florence Klotz.[4] The play, set in the "living room of Nathaniel Bentley's house in Beverly Hills",[5] is a satire of the US television industry.[6] It featured Robert Preston in the lead role.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Robert Preston as Nat Bentley
- Jack Bittner as Sean O'Loughlin
- Frank Campanella as L. T. Whitman
- Constance Ford as Hildy Jones
- Barnard Hughes as Bert Howell
- Leslye Hunter as Diane Bentley
- Leon Janney as Mike Harper
- Gertrude Jeannette as Sarah Washington
- Phil Leeds as Victor Talsey
- Richard Mulligan as Phil Matthews
- Carol Rossen as Jean Hart
- Marie Wallace as Linda
- Marian Winters as Marge Weber
In popular culture
[edit]In Rosemary's Baby, Rosemary's husband Guy Woodhouse is said to have appeared in this play.
References
[edit]- ^ Ronald Alexander (1964). Nobody Loves an Albatross: A Contemporary Comedy. Dramatists Play Service Inc. pp. 3–. ISBN 978-0-8222-0830-3.
- ^ Wallace, Marie (1 June 2005). On Stage & in Shadows: A Career Memoir. iUniverse. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-595-35877-9.
- ^ Peter Filichia (7 April 2015). The Great Parade: Broadway's Astonishing, Never-to-Be-Forgotten 1963-1964 Season. St. Martin's Press. pp. 263–. ISBN 978-1-250-05135-6.
- ^ "Nobody Loves an Albatross – Broadway Play – Original". Internet Broadway Database.
- ^ a b "Nobody Loves an Albatross". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Ronald Alexander, Playwright, 78, Dies". The New York Times. 3 May 1995. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
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