Original Cast
Dennis (u/s)
Mr. Purdue (u/s)
Mr. Shanks (u/s)
Lady Rumpers
(a pillar of the Empire)
Celeste Holm, who graced the stage in the role of Mama in the past Broadway production of Habeas Corpus, is celebrated for her extensive career, including originating the role of Ado Annie in Oklahoma! and winning an Oscar for her performance in Gentlemen's Agreement. more...
Patient
Sir Percy Shorter
Arthur Wicksteed (u/s)
Canon Throbbing (u/s)
Mr. Purdue
Constance Wicksteed (u/s)
Felicity Rumpers (u/s)
Canon Throbbing
(a celibate)
Paxton Whitehead, who passed away in 2023, had a distinguished career in theatre, having notably replaced Jonathan Miller in the 1964 Broadway production of *Beyond the Fringe*, a performance immortalized in the LP recording *Beyond the Fringe '64*. more...
Lady Rumpers (u/s)
Mrs. Swabb (u/s)
Mrs. Wicksteed (u/s)
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress - Play | Rachel Roberts |
| 1976 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress - Play | June Havoc |
| 1976 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | Donald Sinden |
Production Team
Frank Dunlop Director
Riggs O'Hara Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Jennifer Tipton Lighting Designer
Carl Toms Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
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