National Theatre

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Washington, DC 20004

BUILT: 1922

SEATING CAPACITY: 1676
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National Theatre History

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, The National Theatre opened in 1835 and is the nation’s oldest venue still presenting touring Broadway.

Shows at the National Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION

8/18/2026 - 8/30/2026 The Notebook (2025)
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7/7/2026 - 7/26/2026 Beetlejuice (2026)
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5/12/2026 - 5/24/2026 The Great Gatsby: A New Musical (2026)
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4/7/2026 - 4/12/2026 The Wiz (2025)
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3/18/2026 - 4/5/2026 Beauty and the Beast (2025)
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2/10/2026 - 3/8/2026 Stereophonic (2025)
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1/27/2026 - 2/1/2026 Clue (2025)
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11/18/2025 - 11/23/2025 Hadestown (Non-Equity) (2024)
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7/18/2025 - 7/20/2025 Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity) (2024)

7/8/2025 - 9/6/2025 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2024)
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6/17/2025 - 6/22/2025 Ain't Too Proud (2021)

5/20/2025 - 6/1/2025 Kimberly Akimbo (2024)
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2/25/2025 - 3/2/2025 Shucked (2024)
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1/24/2025 - 6/29/2025 Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) (2024)
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12/3/2024 - 12/8/2024 A Beautiful Noise (2024)
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11/12/2024 - 12/1/2024 SIX (Boleyn Tour) (2022)
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10/15/2024 - 10/20/2024 Mean Girls (Non-Equity) (2023)

8/13/2024 - 9/8/2024 MJ (2023)
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4/9/2024 - 4/21/2024 Peter Pan (Non-Equity) (2023)

3/5/2024 - 3/17/2024 The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (2022)
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1/23/2024 - 1/28/2024 Annie (Non-Equity) (2022)

12/12/2023 - 12/17/2023 Pretty Woman (Non-Equity) (2023)

10/24/2023 - 10/29/2023 The Wiz (2023)

10/10/2023 - 11/24/2024 Mrs. Doubtfire (2023)

6/6/2023 - 6/11/2023 Hadestown (2021)

5/16/2023 - 9/14/2025 Beetlejuice (2022)

4/19/2023 - 4/30/2023 Aladdin (2022)

4/6/2023 - 4/9/2023 My Fair Lady (Non-Equity) (2022)

3/14/2023 - 3/26/2023 Jagged Little Pill (2022)

1/10/2023 - 1/22/2023 Cats (Non-Equity) (2021)

11/15/2022 - 11/27/2022 Chicago (Non-Equity) (2022)

10/4/2022 - 8/4/2024 Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (2022)

7/5/2022 - 9/4/2022 SIX (Aragon Tour) (2022)

5/10/2022 - 5/15/2022 Hairspray (Non-Equity) (2021)

4/12/2022 - 4/17/2022 Come From Away (2018)

3/25/2022 - 3/27/2022 Rent (Non Eq) (2016)

1/29/2022 - 1/30/2022 The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Non-Eq) (2021)

12/7/2021 - 12/12/2021 Tootsie (Non-Equity) (2021)

2/11/2020 - 2/16/2020 The King's Speech (2020)

12/17/2019 - 1/5/2020 Jersey Boys (2015)

11/12/2019 - 11/17/2019 Rent (Non Eq) (2016)

3/26/2019 - 3/31/2019 A Bronx Tale (2018)

11/27/2018 - 12/30/2018 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015)

10/14/2018 - 11/16/2018 Beetlejuice (2018)

5/15/2018 - 6/3/2018 Waitress (2017)

2/6/2018 - 2/18/2018 Something Rotten! (2017)

12/20/2017 - 1/7/2018 Les Miserables (2017)
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10/31/2017 - 12/3/2017 Mean Girls (2017)

6/20/2017 - 7/2/2017 Rent (Non Eq) (2016)

4/18/2017 - 5/13/2017 Fun Home (2016)

4/6/2016 - 4/24/2016 Jersey Boys (2015)

12/1/2015 - 1/3/2016 Motown the Musical (2014)

11/18/2015 - 11/29/2015 Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (2014)

3/17/2015 - 3/29/2015 Blithe Spirit (2014)

12/16/2014 - 1/4/2015 Pippin (2014)

8/26/2014 - 9/14/2014 Dirty Dancing (2014)

6/12/2012 - 6/24/2012 Beauty and the Beast (2010)

11/10/2011 - 1/7/2012 Jersey Boys (2006)

7/12/2011 - 7/24/2011 Rock of Ages (2010)

3/8/2011 - 3/20/2011 In the Heights (2009)

10/1/2009 - 12/12/2009 Jersey Boys (2006)

3/10/2009 - 3/22/2009 A Chorus Line (2008)

12/16/2008 - 1/17/2009 West Side Story (2009)

12/11/2007 - 1/6/2008 Monty Python's Spamalot (2006)

6/6/2006 - 7/9/2006 Monty Python's Spamalot (2006)

3/21/2006 - 4/8/2006 Hot Feet (2006) [Pre-Broadway]

6/10/2003 - 6/28/2003 Chicago (unknown)

9/30/1979 - 9/30/1979 Daddy Goodness (1979) [Pre-Broadway]

1/11/1978 - 1/14/1978 Spotlight (1978) [Pre-Broadway]

11/18/1967 - 12/9/1967 Mata Hari (1967) [Pre-Broadway]

12/17/1963 - 12/17/1963 Hello, Dolly! (1964) [Pre-Broadway]

12/1/1954 - 2/26/1955 Mrs. Patterson (1954)

2/18/1953 - 2/21/1953 Maggie (1953)

6/14/1951 - Courtin' Time (1951)

12/16/1948 - 1/21/1950 Lend an Ear (1948)

5/5/1948 - 6/12/1948 Hold It! (1948)

2/20/1948 - 3/13/1948 Tonight at 8:30 (1948)

4/18/1946 - 7/19/1947 Call Me Mister (1946)

11/22/1945 - 4/13/1946 The Day Before Spring (1945)

11/11/1943 - 1/4/1944 What's Up (1943)

10/1/1943 - 10/2/1943 Hairpin Harmony (1943)

11/24/1936 - 11/24/1936 Tonight at 8:30 (1936)

11/15/1927 - 11/15/1927 Show Boat (1927) [Pre-Broadway]

10/20/1925 - Arabesque (1925)

3/8/1852 - 3/12/1852 The Magic Deer (1852)

4/21/1841 - 5/22/1841 The Naiad Queen (1841)

10/14/1839 - 10/14/1839 Amilie (1839)

10/13/1833 - 10/13/1833 Amilie, or, the Love Test (1838)

- Li'l Abner (1956) [Pre-Broadway]

- Beyond the Fringe (1962) [Pre-Broadway]

- Frederika (1937) [Pre-Broadway]

- 1776 (1969) [Pre-Broadway]

- Carnival! (1961) [Pre-Broadway]

- All Saints' Day (1960)

News

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Video: Jessie Buckley Recalls CATS Movie Audition: 'I Gave the Worst Audition of my Life'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2026

During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Hamnet star Jessie Buckley shared that she auditioned for the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, calling it 'the worst audition of my life.' Watch the interview now.

Cast and Creative Team Set For PARTY SEASON By The Wardrobe Ensemble Photo

Cast and Creative Team Set For PARTY SEASON By The Wardrobe Ensemble
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Royal & Derngate, Northampton have announced the full cast and creative team for Party Season, The Wardrobe Ensemble's newest play. Learn more about the show here!

Photos: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES in Rehearsal at the National Theatre Photo

Photos: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES in Rehearsal at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for Marianne Elliott’s (Angels in America) major striking new staging of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Learn more and check out the photos here!

Patrick Page in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE and More Set For McCarter Theatre's 2026/27 S Photo

Patrick Page in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE and More Set For McCarter Theatre's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2026/27 Theater Series, featuring five productions spanning Shakespearean villainy and more. Learn more here!

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 6, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Stars Meet the Press and More
by - Mar 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Listen: Anne Hathaway Performs New Pop Song 'Burial' From MOTHER MARY Photo

Listen: Anne Hathaway Performs New Pop Song 'Burial' From MOTHER MARY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2026

The first full song from Mother Mary is here. The upcoming movie features Anne Hathaway as the titular pop star, and audiences can get a new listen to Hathaway's vocals in the newly released single 'Burial.'

Broadway at The National Launches Broadway Bingo Game Teasing 2026/27 Season Photo

Broadway at The National Launches Broadway Bingo Game Teasing 2026/27 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 5, 2026

Broadway at The National has launched a “Broadway Bingo” game challenging fans to predict the 2026-27 season lineup at The National Theatre in Washington, DC.

EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full L Photo

EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!

Full Cast Set For Arthur Miller's THE PRICE at Marylebone Theatre Photo

Full Cast Set For Arthur Miller's THE PRICE at Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

Arthur Miller's searing family drama The Price weill come to the Marylebone Theatre in a powerful new production directed by Olivier Award-nominated Jonathan Munby. Full casting has been announced.

OTHELLO Comes to Classical Theatre Company This Spring Photo

OTHELLO Comes to Classical Theatre Company This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

Classical Theatre Company is set to stage Shakespeare's tragic play OTHELLO, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of this timeless drama.

Review: OUR TOWN, Starring Michael Sheen, Rose Theatre Photo

Review: OUR TOWN, Starring Michael Sheen, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 5, 2026

Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play, Our Town, marks the first production for Michael Sheen’s Welsh National Theatre. After selling out across Welsh venues, this understated gem of a play moves west to give audiences of the Rose Theatre a chance to see what this exciting new company can do.

Photos: Menier Chocolate Factory’s Revival Of THE HOLY ROSENBERGS Photo

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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

The Menier Chocolate Factory has released production photos from its revival of THE HOLY ROSENBERGS by Ryan Craig, directed by Lindsay Posner. The production began previews February 27 and opened March 9, and will run through May 2 at the London venue.

Photos: First Look At Michael Sheen and More in OUR TOWN at Rose Theatre Photo

Photos: First Look At Michael Sheen and More in OUR TOWN at Rose Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

Rose Theatre and Welsh National Theatre have released new production images for Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, an American classic with universal themes of love, life, and death, staged by a full company of Welsh actors and creative team for the first time in its storied 87-year history.

STICK MAN Will Return to London and Debut in Sheffield Photo

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by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

Based on the well-loved book by renowned author Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, perennial festive favourite Stick Man will simultaneously play in two UK cities this winter season.

MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL To Play Milton Keynes Theatre Photo

MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL To Play Milton Keynes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

The UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL will play the Milton Keynes Theatre from April 14–18. Produced by Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live, and Sonia Friedman, the stage adaptation of the 2004 film will continue its 2026–2027 UK and Ireland tour with performances at the Milton Keynes venue.

Audra McDonald and More Lead National Theatre at Home's New Streaming Productions Photo

Audra McDonald and More Lead National Theatre at Home's New Streaming Productions
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

National Theatre has announced four productions will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home, the NT's pioneering theatre streaming platform, continuing to expand its world-class digital catalogue for audiences around the globe.

World Premiere of TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY Comes to Southwark Playhouse Photo

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by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

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by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

Romeo & Juliet will extend for two weeks due to popular demand. The production, starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe, directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances at the Harold Pinter Theatre on Wednesday 18 March.

Photos: In Rehearsal For THE AUTHENTICATOR At The National Theatre Photo

Photos: In Rehearsal For THE AUTHENTICATOR At The National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for THE AUTHENTICATOR, a new play by award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock (Leave Taking), marking the first time one of her plays has premiered at the National Theatre.

Evelyn Miller, Louis Cunningham, & More Join GOD OF WAR Series Photo

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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

New cast members have been added to Prime Video's God of War series, including stage alums Evelyn Miller, Louis Cunningham, and Ben Chapple. Miller will play Odin’s Valkyrie commander, Gna, with Cunningham and Chapple as Sif and Thor’s sons, Modi and Magni, respectively.

National Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is next for National Theatre?

National Theatre's next show is The Notebook which begins performances on 8/18/2026.

What when was National Theatre built?

National Theatre was built in 1922.

How many seats does National Theatre have?

National Theatre has 1676 seats.

What were the longest running shows at National Theatre?

Hello, Dolly! which ran from 1/16/1964 to 12/27/1970, 1776 which ran from 3/16/1969 to 2/13/1972, West Side Story which ran from 3/19/2009 to 1/2/2011, Call Me Mister which ran from 4/18/1946 to 1/10/1948 and

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Shows at the National Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
8/18/2026	-	8/30/2026	The Notebook (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
7/7/2026	-	7/26/2026	Beetlejuice (2026) Click Here to Buy Tickets
5/12/2026	-	5/24/2026	The Great Gatsby: A New Musical (2026) Click Here to Buy Tickets
4/7/2026	-	4/12/2026	The Wiz (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
3/18/2026	-	4/5/2026	Beauty and the Beast (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
2/10/2026	-	3/8/2026	Stereophonic (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
1/27/2026	-	2/1/2026	Clue (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
11/18/2025	-	11/23/2025	Hadestown (Non-Equity) (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
7/18/2025	-	7/20/2025	Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity) (2024)
7/8/2025	-	9/6/2025	Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
6/17/2025	-	6/22/2025	Ain't Too Proud (2021)
5/20/2025	-	6/1/2025	Kimberly Akimbo (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
2/25/2025	-	3/2/2025	Shucked (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
1/24/2025	-	6/29/2025	Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
12/3/2024	-	12/8/2024	A Beautiful Noise (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
11/12/2024	-	12/1/2024	SIX (Boleyn Tour) (2022) Click Here to Buy Tickets
10/15/2024	-	10/20/2024	Mean Girls (Non-Equity) (2023)
8/13/2024	-	9/8/2024	MJ (2023) Click Here to Buy Tickets
4/9/2024	-	4/21/2024	Peter Pan (Non-Equity) (2023)
3/5/2024	-	3/17/2024	The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (2022) Click Here to Buy Tickets
1/23/2024	-	1/28/2024	Annie (Non-Equity) (2022)
12/12/2023	-	12/17/2023	Pretty Woman (Non-Equity) (2023)
10/24/2023	-	10/29/2023	The Wiz (2023)
10/10/2023	-	11/24/2024	Mrs. Doubtfire (2023)
6/6/2023	-	6/11/2023	Hadestown (2021)
5/16/2023	-	9/14/2025	Beetlejuice (2022)
4/19/2023	-	4/30/2023	Aladdin (2022)
4/6/2023	-	4/9/2023	My Fair Lady (Non-Equity) (2022)
3/14/2023	-	3/26/2023	Jagged Little Pill (2022)
1/10/2023	-	1/22/2023	Cats (Non-Equity) (2021)
11/15/2022	-	11/27/2022	Chicago (Non-Equity) (2022)
10/4/2022	-	8/4/2024	Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (2022)
7/5/2022	-	9/4/2022	SIX (Aragon Tour) (2022)
5/10/2022	-	5/15/2022	Hairspray (Non-Equity) (2021)
4/12/2022	-	4/17/2022	Come From Away (2018)
3/25/2022	-	3/27/2022	Rent (Non Eq) (2016)
1/29/2022	-	1/30/2022	The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Non-Eq) (2021)
12/7/2021	-	12/12/2021	Tootsie (Non-Equity) (2021)
2/11/2020	-	2/16/2020	The King's Speech (2020)
12/17/2019	-	1/5/2020	Jersey Boys (2015)
11/12/2019	-	11/17/2019	Rent (Non Eq) (2016)
3/26/2019	-	3/31/2019	A Bronx Tale (2018)
11/27/2018	-	12/30/2018	Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015)
10/14/2018	-	11/16/2018	Beetlejuice (2018)
5/15/2018	-	6/3/2018	Waitress (2017)
2/6/2018	-	2/18/2018	Something Rotten! (2017)
12/20/2017	-	1/7/2018	Les Miserables (2017) Click Here to Buy Tickets
10/31/2017	-	12/3/2017	Mean Girls (2017)
6/20/2017	-	7/2/2017	Rent (Non Eq) (2016)
4/18/2017	-	5/13/2017	Fun Home (2016)
4/6/2016	-	4/24/2016	Jersey Boys (2015)
12/1/2015	-	1/3/2016	Motown the Musical (2014)
11/18/2015	-	11/29/2015	Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (2014)
3/17/2015	-	3/29/2015	Blithe Spirit (2014)
12/16/2014	-	1/4/2015	Pippin (2014)
8/26/2014	-	9/14/2014	Dirty Dancing (2014)
6/12/2012	-	6/24/2012	Beauty and the Beast (2010)
11/10/2011	-	1/7/2012	Jersey Boys (2006)
7/12/2011	-	7/24/2011	Rock of Ages (2010)
3/8/2011	-	3/20/2011	In the Heights (2009)
10/1/2009	-	12/12/2009	Jersey Boys (2006)
3/10/2009	-	3/22/2009	A Chorus Line (2008)
12/16/2008	-	1/17/2009	West Side Story (2009)
12/11/2007	-	1/6/2008	Monty Python's Spamalot (2006)
6/6/2006	-	7/9/2006	Monty Python's Spamalot (2006)
3/21/2006	-	4/8/2006	Hot Feet (2006) [Pre-Broadway]
6/10/2003	-	6/28/2003	Chicago (unknown)
9/30/1979	-	9/30/1979	Daddy Goodness (1979) [Pre-Broadway]
1/11/1978	-	1/14/1978	Spotlight (1978) [Pre-Broadway]
11/18/1967	-	12/9/1967	Mata Hari (1967) [Pre-Broadway]
12/17/1963	-	12/17/1963	Hello, Dolly! (1964) [Pre-Broadway]
12/1/1954	-	2/26/1955	Mrs. Patterson (1954)
2/18/1953	-	2/21/1953	Maggie (1953)
6/14/1951	-		Courtin' Time (1951)
12/16/1948	-	1/21/1950	Lend an Ear (1948)
5/5/1948	-	6/12/1948	Hold It! (1948)
2/20/1948	-	3/13/1948	Tonight at 8:30 (1948)
4/18/1946	-	7/19/1947	Call Me Mister (1946)
11/22/1945	-	4/13/1946	The Day Before Spring (1945)
11/11/1943	-	1/4/1944	What's Up (1943)
10/1/1943	-	10/2/1943	Hairpin Harmony (1943)
11/24/1936	-	11/24/1936	Tonight at 8:30 (1936)
11/15/1927	-	11/15/1927	Show Boat (1927) [Pre-Broadway]
10/20/1925	-		Arabesque (1925)
3/8/1852	-	3/12/1852	The Magic Deer (1852)
4/21/1841	-	5/22/1841	The Naiad Queen (1841)
10/14/1839	-	10/14/1839	Amilie (1839)
10/13/1833	-	10/13/1833	Amilie, or, the Love Test (1838)
	-		Li'l Abner (1956) [Pre-Broadway]
	-		Beyond the Fringe (1962) [Pre-Broadway]
	-		Frederika (1937) [Pre-Broadway]
	-		1776 (1969) [Pre-Broadway]
	-		Carnival! (1961) [Pre-Broadway]
	-		All Saints' Day (1960)