The First Breeze of Summer Off-Broadway Original Cast

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Petronia Headshot
Petronia
Hope
Ethel Ayler Headshot
Ethel Ayler
Hattie
Charles Brown Headshot
Charles Brown
Nate Edwards
Carl Crudup Headshot
Carl Crudup
Sam Greene
Peter DeMaio Headshot
Peter DeMaio
Joe Drake
Frances Foster Headshot
Frances Foster
Gremmar
Moses Gunn Headshot
Moses Gunn
Milton Edwards
Bebe Drake Hooks Headshot
Bebe Drake Hooks
Gloria Townes
Janet League Headshot
Janet League
Lucretia
Anthony McKay Headshot
Anthony McKay
Briton Woodward
Barbara Montgomery Headshot
Barbara Montgomery
Aunt Edna
Lou Myers Headshot
Lou Myers
Reverand Mosely
Douglas Turner Ward Headshot
Douglas Turner Ward
Harper Edwards

Production Team

Edward Burbridge Scenic Designer
Sandra L. Ross Lighting Designer
Mary Mease Warren Costume Designer

The First Breeze of Summer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The First Breeze of Summer have there been?

The First Breeze of Summer has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1975 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2008.

What awards has The First Breeze of Summer been nominated for?

The First Breeze of Summer has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best New American Play at the Obie Awards, and Leslie Lee was nominated for Best Performance. Additionally, Reyno and Moses Gunn were both nominated for Best Performance at the Obie Awards.

What awards has The First Breeze of Summer won?

The First Breeze of Summer has won several awards. It received the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards. Additionally, the performances of Reyno and Moses Gunn in the play were recognized with Obie Awards for their outstanding performances.

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