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The Best Man

Broadway
Play
Original

The Best Man Playbill - April 1960
The Best Man Playbill - April 1960


SYNOPSIS: A well-born, womanizing idealist and an ambitious member of the working class compete for the office of President of the United States in Gore Vidal's satire of campaign double-dealings.
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  • John Harvey
    John Harvey
    Associate Scenic Designer
    Associate Lighting Design
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Pro Info

  • Opening Date
    Mar 31 1960
  • Closing Date
    Jul 8 1961
  • Performances
    520 as of Dec 22, 2024

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The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960
The Best Man - April 1, 1960

Awards

Tony Award
1960 Best Actor in a Play Nominee
1960 Best Actor in a Play Winner
1960 Play Nominee
1960 Best Featured Actress in a Play Nominee
1960 Best Direction of a Play Nominee
1960 Best Scenic Design of a Play Nominee

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Eric McCormack, Kerry Butler, Corey Brill and James Earl Jones
First intermission! Kerry Butler's the one who got me hooked on the uke--sometimes we sit out and play together. If you're ever walking along 45th and hear beautiful music above... it's probably not us.
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