The Cave Dwellers is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright William Saroyan. The play premiered on Broadway at the Bijou Theatre in 1957. The play follows a group of people who are homeless residing inside an abandoned theatre, until a demolition crew shows up.
Production history The play opened on Broadway at the Bijou Theatre on October 19, 1957, and closed on January 11 running a total of 97 performances. The play was directed by Carmen Capalbo. For her performance, Eugenie Leontovich was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.
The play had an Off-Broadway production in 2007, produced by the Pearl Theatre Company.
Original cast and characters CharacterBroadway (1957)The King Barry JonesThe QueenEugenie LeontovichThe Duke Wayne MorrisThe Girl Susan HarrisonThe Father Gerald HikenWrecking Crew BossClifton JamesJames, A WorkmanIvan DixonGorky, A WorkamanRon WeyandThe Silent BoyJon AldermanThe MotherVergel Cook
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