Kean Off-Broadway Original Cast
Based on the play by Jean-Paul Sartre Based on the play by Alexandre DumasEdmund Kean, the renowned 19th century Shakespearean actor, strives for recognition as a human being rather than as a famous actor. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Lady Delmore / Winnifred Wallington Sparrow
Christie / Narrator
Christie/Narrator
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, widely known for his role as "Mitchell Pritchett" on the award-winning ABC comedy "Modern Family," has an extensive theater background, including his performance in the Broadway production of "Kean." more...
Lady Amy Goswell / Caroline Rosa St. Albans
Christiane Noll, renowned for her Tony-nominated performance in "Ragtime," brought her extensive Broadway experience, including roles in "Jekyll & Hyde" and "Miss Saigon," to the stage in "Kean." more...
Francis / Count de Koeberg
Arthur Rubin, who was a versatile talent in the entertainment industry, was part of the original Broadway cast of "Kean," showcasing his remarkable career as both a performer and a theater manager. more...
Robert Sella, known for his extensive work with Lincoln Center Theater in productions such as "Flying Over Sunset" and "Verité," also graced the Broadway stage in shows like "Sylvia" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," and was part of the cast of "Kean" more...
Mrs. Polly Pott
Countess Elena de Keberg
Susan Watson, known for her critically acclaimed performance as Kim MacAfee in the original Broadway production of "Bye Bye Birdie," brought her extensive stage experience to the cast of "Kean" more...
Walter Willison, who starred in the Broadway production of "Kean," has an extensive career that includes headlining the 2004 tour of "NIGHT OF YOUR NIGHTS: A Celebration of Broadway's Golden Age," which he also wrote. more...
See awards and nominations on the Kean page
Other productions of Kean
- 1961 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast