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The Ritz
Broadway
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The Ritz Playbill - Jan 1975
The Ritz
Broadway
Original
Longacre Theatre
220 W. 48th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
Terrence McNally
People (33)
Ron Abel
Pianist
(Original)
F. Murray Abraham
Chris
(Original)
Bruce Bauer
Policeman
(Original)
Richard Boccelli
Crisco
(Original)
Christopher J. Brown
Duff
(Original)
Stephen Collins
Michael Brick
(Original)
Hortensia Colorado
Maurine
(Original)
Tony de Santis
Sheldon Farenthold
(Original)
George Dzundza
Abe
(Original)
Gaetano Proclo
(Replacement)
John Everson
Tiger
(Original)
Ruth Jaroslow
Vivian Proclo
(Original)
Rita Moreno
Googie Gomez
(Original)
Paul B. Price
Claude Perkins
(Original)
John Remme
Patron
(Original)
Steve Scott
Patron
(Original)
Jerry Stiller
Carmine Vespucci
(Original)
Jack Weston
Gaetano Proclo
(Original)
Mike Kellin
Carmine Vespucci
(Replacement)
Robert Drivas
Chris
(Replacement)
Rik Colitti
Claude Perkins
(Replacement)
Stubby Kaye
Gaetano Proclo
(Replacement)
June Gable
Googie Gomez
(Replacement)
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Ron Abel
Pianist
(Original)
F. Murray Abraham
Chris
(Original)
Bruce Bauer
Policeman
(Original)
Richard Boccelli
Crisco
(Original)
Christopher J. Brown
Duff
(Original)
Stephen Collins
Michael Brick
(Original)
Hortensia Colorado
Maurine
(Original)
Tony de Santis
Sheldon Farenthold
(Original)
George Dzundza
Abe
(Original)
John Everson
Tiger
(Original)
Ruth Jaroslow
Vivian Proclo
(Original)
Rita Moreno
Googie Gomez
(Original)
Paul B. Price
Claude Perkins
(Original)
John Remme
Patron
(Original)
Steve Scott
Patron
(Original)
Jerry Stiller
Carmine Vespucci
(Original)
Jack Weston
Gaetano Proclo
(Original)
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Terrence McNally
Writer
Robert Drivas
Director
Lawrence S. King
Scenic Design
Michael Yeargan
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Martin Aronstein
Lighting Design
Larry Forde
Production Stage Manager
Steven Beckler
Stage Manager
Michael Alpert Public Relations
Press Representative
Marilynn LeVine
Press Representative
Ellen Levene
Press Representative
Adela Holzer
Producer
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Pro Info
First Preview
Jan
10
1975
Opening Date
Jan
20
1975
Closing Date
Jan
4
1976
Previews
10
Performances
398
as of Jun 17, 2025
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
1975
Outstanding New Play (American)
Terrence McNally
Nominee
1975
Outstanding Actress in a Play
Rita Moreno
Nominee
Tony Award
1975
Best Featured Actress in a Play
Rita Moreno
Winner
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