Who Played Bessie James in 45 Seconds From Broadway

Bessie James is a role in 45 Seconds From Broadway that opened Broadway in 2001.

The play opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on November 11, 2001 and closed on January 13, 2002 after 73 performances and 31 previews, making it one of Neil Simon's least successful efforts. Directed by Jerry Zaks the opening cast included Lewis J. Stadlen as Mickey Fox, Rebecca Schull as Zelda, Louis Zorich as Bernie, David Margulies, and Marian Seldes as the wealthy theatergoer. The roles of Zelda and Bernie are based on the real-life owners of the Edison Cafe, Frances and Harry Edelstein. The title refers to the amount of time it takes to walk to Broadway from the play's setting, a coffee shop inspired by one located off the lobby of midtown-Manhattan's Edison Hotel, a long-time diner for "theatre types...prized for its casual atmosphere, inexpensive prices and Matzoh ball soup."

3 actors have played Bessie James in 45 Seconds From Broadway.

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Performer	Production	Opened
Carol Woods	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Lynda Gravátt	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Tonye Patano	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001

Other Roles in 45 Seconds From Broadway

Role	Production	Opened
Andrew Duncan	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Arleen	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Bernie	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Bessie James	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Charles W. Browning III	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Cindy	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Harry Fox	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Megan Woods	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Mickey Fox	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Rayleen	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Solomon Mantutu	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001
Zelda	Broadway 45 Seconds From Broadway	2001

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