The River Niger

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The River Niger

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The River Niger Playbill - March 1973
SYNOPSIS: A black poet is forced to paint houses to provide for his family in Harlem. That family's history, including his son's decision to leave the Air Force and the street life for law school, is the subject of Joseph A. Walker's play.
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    Douglas Turner Ward
    Director
    Produced by The Negro Ensemble Company (Douglas Turner Ward, Robert Hooks and Gerald S. Krone, Founders);
    Performer
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Pro Info

  • First Preview
    Mar231973
  • Opening Date
    Mar271973
  • Closing Date
    Nov251973
  • Previews
    4
  • Performances
    280
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The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973
The River Niger - March 1973

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1973 Most Promising Playwright Winner
Tony Award
1974 Best Featured Actor in a Play Nominee
1974 Best Featured Actress in a Play Nominee
1974 Play Winner

Shows That Opened That Season: 1972-1973

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