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The Wake of Jamey Foster
Broadway
Play
Original
The Wake of Jamey Foster
Broadway
Play
Original
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
230 W. 49th St.
SYNOPSIS:
A Southern family gathers for the wake of a deceased relative with a shady reputation, as unrequited love and class tensions within the extended family bubble anew.
Playwright:
Beth Henley
People (54)
Anthony Heald
Wayne Foster
(Original)
Holly Hunter
Pixrose Wilson
(Original)
Susan Kingsley
Marshael Foster
(Original)
Belita Moreno
Katty Foster
(Original)
Patricia Richardson
Collard Darnell
(Original)
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Beth Henley
Writer
Ulu Grosbard
Director
Producer
Santo Loquasto
Scenic Design
Jennifer von Mayrhauser
Costume Design
Jennifer Tipton
Lighting Design
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Pro Info
First Preview
Oct
4
1982
Opening Date
Oct
14
1982
Closing Date
Oct
23
1982
Previews
12
Performances
12
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