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The Octette Bridge Club
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The Octette Bridge Club
Broadway
Play
Original
Music Box Theatre
239 W. 45th St.
SYNOPSIS:
Eight sisters are photographed at their annual twice-monthly meal and bridge club, although the idyllic scene is soon replaced with deeper troubles, petty betrayals and illnesses.
Playwright:
P. J. Barry
People (60)
Gisela Caldwell
Betsy
(Original)
Peggy Cass
Lil
(Original)
Lois De Banzie
Alice
(Original)
Elizabeth Franz
Nora
(Original)
Bette Henritze
Mary
(Original)
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P. J. Barry
Writer
Tom Moore
Director
John Lee Beatty
Scenic Design
Carrie Robbins
Costume Design
Roger Morgan
Lighting Design
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Pro Info
First Preview
Feb
26
1985
Opening Date
Mar
5
1985
Closing Date
Mar
23
1985
Previews
8
Performances
24
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
1985
Outstanding Costume Design
Carrie F. Robbins
Nominee
1985
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Anne Pitoniak
Nominee
1985
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Nancy Marchand
Nominee
1985
Outstanding Set Design
John Lee Beatty
Nominee
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