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The River Niger
Broadway
Play
Original
The River Niger
Broadway
Play
Original
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
256 W. 47th St.
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.
Playwright:
Joseph A. Walker
People (54)
Graham Brown
Dr. Dudley Stanton
(Original)
Jothan Callins
Bass Player
(Original)
Wyatt Davis
Voice of Lt. Staples
(Original)
Frances Foster
Grandma Wilhelmina Brown
(Original)
Dean Irby
Al
(Original)
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Joseph A. Walker
Writer
Douglas Turner Ward
Director
Produced by The Negro Ensemble Company (Douglas Turner Ward, Robert Hooks and Gerald S. Krone, Founders);
Performer
Gary James Wheeler
Scenic Design
Edna Watson
Costume Design
Shirley Prendergast
Lighting Design
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Pro Info
First Preview
Mar
23
1973
Opening Date
Mar
27
1973
Closing Date
Nov
25
1973
Previews
4
Performances
280
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
1973
Most Promising Playwright
Joseph A. Walker
Winner
Tony Award
1974
Best Featured Actor in a Play
Douglas Turner Ward
Nominee
1974
Best Featured Actress in a Play
Roxie Roker
Nominee
1974
Play
Winner
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