The Green Pastures Broadway Original Cast
Based on the stories of "Ol' Man Adam an' His Chillun" by Roark Bradford Full synopsis
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Original Cast
Flatfoot
Reginald Perry Bythewood, Sr. was a trailblazer in the arts, having gained acclaim as a member of the original cast of "The Green Pastures," which was notable for being the first-ever Broadway production with an all-Negro cast. more...
A Candidate Magician
First Mammy Angel
Cain the Sixth
Zipporah
Juanita Hall, renowned for her role as Bloody Mary in "South Pacific," became the first African American to win a Tony Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1950, and also starred in "The Green Pastures," showcasing her versatility and prominence as a leading black performer on Broadway during that era. more...
Zeba
The Lord
Adam
Hezdrel
Head Magician
Pharaoh
A Cook
Noah's Wife
The General
Shem
The Admiral
See awards and nominations on the The Green Pastures page
Other productions of The Green Pastures
- 1935 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1951 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
Production Team
Marc Connelly Director
(Staging)
(Staging)
Hall Johnson Musical Director
Robert Edmond Jones Production Designer