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J.B. Broadway Original Cast


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Lane Bradbury Headshot
Lane Bradbury
Jolly

Lane Bradbury made her Broadway debut in J.B., performing alongside Raymond Massey and Christopher Plummer. more...
Bert Conway Headshot
Bert Conway
Bildad
Ivor Francis Headshot
Ivor Francis
Zophar
Peter Hale Headshot
Peter Hale
First Roustabout (u/s)
Nickles (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Pat Hingle Headshot
Pat Hingle
J. B.
Ciri Jacobson Headshot
Ciri Jacobson
Mary
Clifton James Headshot
Clifton James
Second Roustabout
Pamela King Headshot
Pamela King
Girl (u/s)
Mary (u/s)
Rebecca (u/s)
Ruth (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Judith Lowry Headshot
Judith Lowry
Mrs. Adams
Elaine Martin Headshot
Elaine Martin
Jolly (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Miriam Merry Martin Headshot
Miriam Merry Martin
Rebecca
Nan Martin Headshot
Nan Martin
Sarah
Raymond Massey Headshot
Raymond Massey
Mr. Zuss
Arnold Merritt Headshot
Arnold Merritt
David
Candy Moore Headshot
Candy Moore
Ruth
James Olson Headshot
James Olson
First Roustabout
Laura Pierpont Headshot
Laura Pierpont
Mrs. Murphy
Christopher Plummer Headshot
Christopher Plummer
Nickles

Christopher Plummer, whose illustrious career spanned seven decades, was Tony-nominated for his role in the 1959 production of J.B., showcasing his exceptional talent on Broadway early in his career. more...
Ford Rainey Headshot
Ford Rainey
J. B. (u/s)
Mr. Zuss (u/s)
Prompter
Herbert Ratner Headshot
Herbert Ratner
Bildad (u/s)
Eliphaz (u/s)
Second Roustabout (u/s)
Zophar (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Jeffrey Rowland Headshot
Jeffrey Rowland
Jonathan
Fay Sappington Headshot
Fay Sappington
Mrs. Lesure
Leora Thatcher Headshot
Leora Thatcher
Mrs. Adams (u/s)
Mrs. Botticelli (u/s)
Mrs. Lesure (u/s)
Mrs. Murphy (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Andreas Voutsinas Headshot
Andreas Voutsinas
Eliphaz
Janet Ward Headshot
Janet Ward
Girl
Sarah (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Helen Waters Headshot
Helen Waters
Mrs. Botticelli

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Awards and Nominations


1959 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Christopher Plummer was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Nan Martin was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

Boris Aronson Production Designer
Lucinda Ballard Costume Designer
Elia Kazan Director
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
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