Nobody Loves an Albatross explained

Nobody Loves an Albatross
Premiere:December 19, 1963
Place:the Lyceum Theatre, New York City.[1]
Orig Lang:English
Genre:comedy 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]

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", is a satire of the US television industry.[5] It featured Robert Preston in the lead role.[6]

Cast

In popular culture

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

Notes and References

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