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The Telephone
Broadway
One Act
Revival
The Telephone
Broadway
One Act
Revival
Arena Theatre
240 W. 47th St., New York, NY, New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
book:
Gian-Carlo Menotti
music:
Gian-Carlo Menotti
lyrics:
Gian-Carlo Menotti
People (8)
Edith Gordon
Lucy
(Original)
Paul King
Ben
(Original)
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Edith Gordon
Lucy
(Original)
Paul King
Ben
(Original)
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Gian-Carlo Menotti
Book
Music
Lyrics
Staging
William Riva
Scenic Design
David Heilweil
Producer
Derrick Lynn-Thomas
Producer
Chandler Cowles
Produced in Association with
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Jul
19
1950
Closing Date
Oct
14
1950
Performances
110
as of Jul 13, 2025
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