Girls of Summer (play)
| Girls of Summer | |
|---|---|
| Written by | N. Richard Nash |
| Directed by | Jack Garfein |
| Music by | Stephen Sondheim |
| Date premiered | November 19, 1956 |
| Place premiered | Longacre Theatre, New York |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | drama |
Girls of Summer is a 1956 American play by N. Richard Nash.
Premise
[edit]A single woman afraid of sex is confronted when her sister visits with her boyfriend.
History
[edit]The original Broadway production was directed by Jack Garfein and produced by Cheryl Chrawford starring Shelley Winters, Arthur Storch, Pat Hingle and George Peppard, plus a title song by Stephen Sondheim. This reached Broadway in November.[1][2][3]
It had only a short run.
Variety wrote the play has "flashy scenes, frustrating moments and a generally confused state. It may have a fair engagement.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Role is Offered to Anne Baxter". The New York Times. September 24, 1956. p. 22.
- ^ Atkinson, Brooks (November 20, 1956). "Theatre: Drama by Nash: Shelley Winters Stars in 'Girls of Summer'". The New York Times. p. 44.
- ^ "Girls of Summer: Shows Out of Town". Variety. 31 October 1956. p. 62.
- ^ "Girls of Summer". Variety. 21 November 1956. p. 56.
External links
[edit]- Girls of Summer at Concord Theatricals
- Girls of Summer at Playbill
- Girls of Summber at IBDB