The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1971). Comedy. Written by
Neil Simon. Scenic Design by
Richard Sylbert [final Broadway credit]. Directed by
Mike Nichols. Eugene O'Neill Theatre: 11 Nov 1971- 29 Sep 1973 (798 performances + 4 previews that began on 9 Oct 1971). Cast:
Peter Falk (as "Mel Edison"),
Lee Grant (as "Edna Edison"),
Vincent Gardenia (as "Harry Edison"), Dena Dietrich (as "Pauline"),
Tresa Hughes (as "Jessie"),
Florence Stanley (as "Pearl"),
Wisner Washam (as "Roger Keating"). Standbys: Mitchell Jason (as "Harry Edison"), Carol Morley (as "Jessie/Pauline/Pearl"). Replacement actors during run: Jean Barker,
Barbara Barrie (as "Edna Edison") [from 5 Jun 1972- ?],
Art Carney (as "Mel Edison") [from 5 Jun 1972- ?],
Ludi Claire (as "Pauline"),
Gabriel Dell (as "Mel Edison"),
Hector Elizondo (as "Mel Edison"),
Harry Goz (as "Harry Edison"),
Ruth Manning (as "Pauline"),
Phyllis Newman(as "Edna Edison"), Rosemary Prinz (as "Edna Edison"),
Jack Somack (as "Harry Edison") [from 22 May 1972- ?],
Jennie Ventriss (as "Pearl"). Standby: Henry Sutton (as "Harry Edison"). Produced by
Arnold Saint Subber. Note: (1) Eugene O'Neill Theatre was at the time owned by
Neil Simon [as Nancy Enterprises Inc.]. Note: Filmed as
Das Nervenbündel (1975).
