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The First Breeze of Summer
Broadway
Musical
Original
The First Breeze of Summer
Broadway
Musical
Original
Palace Theatre
1564 Broadway
SYNOPSIS:
The matriarch of an upwardly mobile black family remembers her struggles in Leslie Lee's family drama.
Playwright:
Leslie Lee
People (58)
Ethel Ayler
Hattie
(Original)
Charles Brown
Nate Edwards
(Original)
Carl Crudup
Sam Greene
(Original)
Peter DeMaio
Joe Drake
(Original)
Frances Foster
Gremmer
(Original)
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Leslie Lee
Writer
Douglas Turner Ward
Director
Edward Burbridge
Scenic Design
Thomas Skelton
Lighting Design
Mary Mease Warren
Costume Design
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Pro Info
First Preview
Jun
7
1975
Opening Date
Jun
10
1975
Closing Date
Jul
19
1975
Previews
3
Performances
48
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Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
1975
Most Promising Male Performer
Reyno
Winner
Outer Critics Circle
1975
John Gassner Award
Leslie Lee
Winner
Tony Award
1976
Play
Nominee
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