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Alice Russell (u/s)

Mabel Cantwell (u/s)

Bill Blades (u/s)

Joseph Cantwell (u/s)

Second Reporter

Gordon B. Clarke

Fourth Reporter (u/s)

(Applause Books)

William Russell

Mitchell Erickson

First Reporter (u/s)

(Applause Books)

Arthur Hockstader (u/s)

Senator Carlin (u/s)

(Applause Books)

Dick Jensen (u/s)

William Russell (u/s)

(Applause Books)

Joseph Cantwell

Kathleen Maguire

Assistant to Dick Jensen

Mrs. Gamadge (u/s)

(Applause Books)

Dr. Artinian (u/s)

Fourth Reporter

Sheldon Marcus (u/s)

(Applause Books)

(Chairman of the Women's Division)

Joseph Sullivan

Assistant to Dick Jensen (u/s)

Third Reporter (u/s)

(Applause Books)

Arthur Hockstader

(Russell's campaign manager)

Awards and Nominations

1960 Tony Awards

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Melvyn Douglas won.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Lee Tracy was nominated but did not win.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Leora Dana was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

Theoni V. Aldredge Costume Designer

Joseph Anthony Director

Jo Mielziner Scenic Designer

Lighting Designer

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