Nobody Loves an Albatross

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Nobody Loves an Albatross
Written by Ronald Alexander
Date premieredDecember 19, 1963
Place premieredthe Lyceum Theatre, New York City. [1]
Original language English
Genrecomedy play

Nobody Loves an Albatross is a 1963 comedy play written by Ronald Alexander, [2] which was performed at the Lyceum Theatre of Broadway, New York between 19 December 1963 and June 20, 1964. [3]

Contents

It was produced by Elliot Martin and Philip Rose, directed by Gene Saks, scenery and lighting were by Will Steven Armstrong, costume design by Florence Klotz. [4] The play, set in the "living room of Nathaniel Bentley's house in Beverly Hills", [5] is a satire of the US television industry. [6] It featured Robert Preston in the lead role. [5]

Cast

In Rosemary's Baby , Rosemary's husband Guy Woodhouse is said to have appeared in this play.

References

  1. ↑ Ronald Alexander (1964). Nobody Loves an Albatross: A Contemporary Comedy. Dramatists Play Service Inc. pp. 3–. ISBN   978-0-8222-0830-3.{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  2. ↑ Wallace, Marie (June 1, 2005). On Stage & in Shadows: A Career Memoir. iUniverse. p. 49. ISBN   978-0-595-35877-9.
  3. ↑ Peter Filichia (April 7, 2015). The Great Parade: Broadway's Astonishing, Never-to-Be-Forgotten 1963-1964 Season. St. Martin's Press. pp. 263–. ISBN   978-1-250-05135-6.
  4. ↑ "Nobody Loves an Albatross – Broadway Play – Original". Internet Broadway Database .
  5. 1 2 "Nobody Loves an Albatross". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Ronald Alexander, Playwright, 78, Dies". The New York Times. May 3, 1995. Retrieved November 15, 2014.


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