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Who Played Edith in Blithe Spirit

Edith is a role in Blithe Spirit, a play that opened Broadway in 1943.

Blithe Spirit is a classic comedy play, written by Noël Coward in 1941. The play follows the story of novelist Charles Condomine who, hoping to gather material for his next book, invites eccentric medium Madame Arcati to conduct a séance in his home. The séance proves a little too successful when it accidentally conjures the ghost of Charles' deceased first wife, Elvira. This comedic situation unfolds as Charles struggles to deal with his formidable first wife's return, all while trying to keep it a secret from his very much alive second wife, Ruth. The play was a massive success, running for nearly 2,000 performances in London's West End alone. It has been revived numerous times and even adapted into a 1945 film of the same name.

6 actors have played Edith in Blithe Spirit.

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Performer Production Opened
Doreen Lang Broadway Blithe Spirit 1941
Jacqueline Clarke Broadway Blithe Spirit 1941
Doreen Lang Broadway Blithe Spirit 1943
Le Clanché du Rand Broadway Blithe Spirit 1987
Nicola Cavendish Broadway Blithe Spirit 1987
Elizabeth Norment Broadway Blithe Spirit 2009
Susan Louise O'Connor Broadway Blithe Spirit 2009

Other Roles in Blithe Spirit

Role Production Opened
Charles Broadway Blithe Spirit 1943
Doctor Bradman Broadway Blithe Spirit 1943
Edith Broadway Blithe Spirit 1943
Elvira Broadway Blithe Spirit 1943
Madame Arcati Broadway Blithe Spirit 1943
Mrs. Bradman Broadway Blithe Spirit 1943
Ruth Broadway Blithe Spirit 1943

“Edith” Also Appears In

Production Type Year
The Pirates of Penzance Broadway 1981
The Desert Song Broadway 1973
The Women Broadway 1973
The Pirates of Penzance Off-Broadway 1966
High Spirits Broadway 1964
I Can Get It for You Wholesale Broadway 1962

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