Mourning Becomes Electra
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Mourning Becomes Electra
Broadway
Mourning Becomes Electra
Broadway
Circle in the Square Theatre
235 W. 50th St.
SYNOPSIS:
Eugene O'Neill
retells the Greek trilogy
The Oresteia
as the tale of the Mannon family, who lives in New England just after the Civil War and must cope with incestuous and murderous feelings among their various members.
Playwright:
Eugene O'Neill
People (84)
Colleen Dewhurst
Christine Mannon
(Original)
Stephen McHattie
Orin Mannon
(Original)
Alan Mixon
Capt. Adam Brant
(Original)
Pamela Payton-Wright
Lavinia Mannon
(Original)
Donald Davis
Brigadier Gen. Ezra Mannon
(Original)
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Eugene O'Neill
Writer
Theodore Mann
Director
Marsha L. Eck
Scenic Design
Noel Taylor
Costume Design
Jules Fisher
Lighting Design
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Pro Info
First Preview
Nov
2
1972
Opening Date
Nov
15
1972
Closing Date
Dec
31
1972
Previews
14
Performances
55
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
1973
Outstanding Performance
Pamela Payton-Wright
Winner
1973
Outstanding Performance
Colleen Dewhurst
Winner
Tony Award
1973
Best Actress in a Play
Colleen Dewhurst
Nominee
OTHER BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS
Mourning Becomes Electra - Oct 26, 1931
Guild Theatre (Original)
Mourning Becomes Electra - May 9, 1932
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