John Millington Synge(1871-1909)

Stage: Wrote "The Playboy of the Western World", produced on Broadway. Comedy (revival). Directed by Guthrie McClintic. Booth Theatre: 26 Oct 1946-4 Jan 1947 (81 performances). Cast: Paul Anderson, Mary Diveny, Eithne Dunne, Julie Harris (as "Nelly"), Robin Humphrey, Fred Johnson, Sheila Keddy, J.M. Kerrigan (as "Michael James Flaherty"; final Broadway role), Dennis King Jr., Barry Macollum, Burgess Meredith (as "Christy Mahon"), Mildred Natwick (as "Widow Quin"), J.C. Nugent, James O'Neill, Ford Rainey (as "Townsperson"), Maureen Stapleton (as "Sara Tansey"), Mary Lou Taylor, Mary Walker. Produced by Theatre Incorporated (Richard Aldrich: Managing Director).