Ferrer premiered in the role on Oct. 8, 1946, at the Alvin (now Neil Simon) Theatre, in what would become an iconic interpretation of the character. New York Times reviewer Brooks Atkinson hailed Ferrer's "pulsating performance" as "rattling good theatre." He won a Tony and later an Academy Award for reprising the role onscreen.
This vintage Playbill from the Playbill Vault archives is dated Nov. 4, 1946, one month into the 193-performance run.
The song will be heard in Peacock's upcoming event series The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
The Play That Goes Wrong director Mark Bell is staging the new musical, written by Brandon Lambert and Martin Landry.
Nichelle Williams, Debra Cox, and Wayne Brady lead the company at the Marquis Theatre.
Leon will direct the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company revival of the Samm-Art Williams play.
The awards celebrate high school student performances in New York, with two Outstanding Performer winners to go on to the Jimmy Awards in June.
Artistic Director David Saint is directing the Jonathan Larson musical at the New Jersey company.
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