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The Roast
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The Roast
Broadway
Play
Original
Winter Garden Theatre
1634 Broadway (At W. 50th St.)
SYNOPSIS:
A group of successful comedians who viciously backbite to maintain their success, destroying their personal lives and relationships in the process, come together to "roast," mock and honor one of their own.
Playwright:
Jerry Belson
,
Garry Marshall
People (66)
Peter Boyle
Phil Alexander
(Original)
David Huddleston
Denver Cody
(Original)
Bill Macy
Gus Mizzy
(Original)
Doug McClure
Charles Browning
(Original)
Rob Reiner
Danny
(Original)
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Jerry Belson
Writer
Garry Marshall
Writer
Carl Reiner
Director
William Ritman
Scenic Design
Alvin Colt
Costume Design
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Pro Info
First Preview
Apr
30
1980
Opening Date
May
8
1980
Closing Date
May
11
1980
Previews
9
Performances
5
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
1980
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Doug McClure
Nominee
Shows That Opened That Season: 1979-1980
The 33rd Annual Tony Awards - 1979
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