Barefoot in the Park

 
Gene had a supporting role in the original Broadway production of the
Neil Simon hit, this was an important early break and helped Hackman hone his
comedic skills.  Robert Redford played the lead.

Biltmore Theatre, (10/23/1963 - 6/25/1967)
Preview:Oct 21, 1963 Total Previews:2
Opening:Oct 23, 1963  
Closing:Jun 25, 1967 Total Performances:1530

Category: Play, Comedy, Original, Broadway
Setting: The Bratter's apartment on East 48th Street, New York City. The present.

Theatre Owned / Operated by David J. Cogan
Produced by Saint Subber; Produced in association with Ellen Enterprises, Inc.
Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Mike Nichols
Scenic Design by Oliver Smith; Lighting Design by Jean Rosenthal; Costume Design by Donald Brooks; Assistant to Oliver Smith: Jack Brown; Production Assistant to Jean Rosenthal: Marian Kinsella; Assistant to Mr. Brooks: Bill Hargate
General Manager: C. Edwin Knill
Production Stage Manager: Harvey Medlinsky; Assistant Stage Mgr: Joseph Keating
General Press Representative: Harvey B. Sabinson; Press Representative: Harry Nigro; Advertising: Ingram Ash; Production Assistant: James Turner

Opening Night Cast

Elizabeth Ashley - Corie Bratter 
Kurt Kasznar - Victor Velasco 
Mildred Natwick - Mrs. Banks 
Robert Redford - Paul Bratter 
Herbert Edelman - Telephone Man 
Joseph Keating - Delivery Man 
*Gene Hackman - ???

Standbys: E.J. Peaker (Corie Bratter), Gene Rupert (Paul Bratter).
Understudies: Herbert Edelman (Victor Velasco), Ruth Gregory (Mrs. Banks).

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