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The Critic
Broadway
One Act
Original
The Critic
Broadway
One Act
Original
Longacre Theatre
220 W. 48th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
People (20)
Bernard Bragg
Dangle
(Original)
Lou Fant
Singer
(Original)
Underprompter
(Original)
Audree Norton
Confidante
(Original)
Niece
(Original)
William Rhys
Hairdresser
(Original)
Musician
(Original)
Sentinal
(Original)
Spanish Ship
(Original)
Andrew Vasnick
English Ship
(Original)
Governor
(Original)
Hatton
(Original)
Joe Velez
Puff
(Original)
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Bernard Bragg
Dangle
(Original)
Lou Fant
Singer
(Original)
Underprompter
(Original)
Audree Norton
Confidante
(Original)
Niece
(Original)
William Rhys
Hairdresser
(Original)
Musician
(Original)
Sentinal
(Original)
Spanish Ship
(Original)
Andrew Vasnick
English Ship
(Original)
Governor
(Original)
Hatton
(Original)
Joe Velez
Puff
(Original)
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Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Writer
David Hays
Scenic Design
Fred Voelpel
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Patricia Zipprodt
Costume Design
John Gleason
Lighting Design
Rilla Bergman
Stage Manager
Ken Swiger
Stage Manager
Bernard Tansey
Stage Manager
George Thorn
General Manager
Ben Kornzweig
Press Representative
Reginald Denenholz
Press Representative
Fred Weterick
Press Representative
The Eugene O'Neill Memorial Theatre Center
Producer
The National Theatre for the Deaf
Original Producer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Feb
24
1969
Closing Date
Mar
8
1969
Previews
3
Performances
16
as of Jul 19, 2025
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