Don't Play Us Cheap! Broadway Original Cast
Don't Play Us Cheap is a 1972 musical written, produced, and directed by Melvin Van Peebles, about an imp and a devil who take human form and try to break up a Harlem house party. A film version was produced in 1973.
Original
Original Cast
Mr. Percy
Mrs. Washington
Harold Johnson
Rat
Cockroach
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Bowser
Earnestine
Trinity
Mrs. Bowser
David
Mr. Washington
Mr. Washington
Earnestine
Miss Maybell
Mrs. Bowser
Mrs. Washington
Miss Maybell
Esther Rolle's most prominent early role was as Miss Maybell in the 1972 Broadway musical Don't Play Us Cheap, showcasing her talent in both the stage production and its 1973 film adaptation. more...
Mrs. Johnson
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Avon Long |
Production Team
Martin Aronstein Lighting Designer
Bernard Johnson Costume Designer
Kert F. Lundell Scenic Designer
Melvin Van Peebles Director
Director
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