The Philanthropist
Broadway Comedy Previews
April 10 2009
Opened April 26 2009
Limited run to June 28 2009
Run 19 previews & 73 performances Producer
Roundabout Theatre Company
Creative
Christopher Hampton author
David Grindley director
Tobin Ost costume design
Rick Fisher lighting design
Tim Shortall scenic design
Gregory Clarke sound design
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Opening Night Cast |
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Matthew Broderick |
Philip |
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Jonathan Cake |
Braham |
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Anna Madeley |
Celia |
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Steven Weber |
Donald |
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Tate Ellington |
John |
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Jennifer Mudge |
Araminta |
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Samantha Soule |
Elizabeth |
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Synopsis
A Brit comedy of manners. Or
misunderstood manners
The prime minister has been
assassinated and the world appears to be falling apart. Academically
cloistered Philip doesn't appear to see this, always speaking the
best and the brightest of everything and everybody. But academia can
be a tough place and well-meaning words might be looked at in light
of the politics of the institution
Broadway Show History
Produced by David Merrick, The
Philanthropist first hit the Broadway boards at the Ethel
Barrymore Theater on March 15, 1971, going on to a 64-performance
engagement
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