The Cave Dwellers
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| The Cave Dwellers | |
|---|---|
| Written by | William Saroyan |
| Date premiered | October 19, 1957 |
| Place premiered | Bijou Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Lower East Side, New York City, 1950s |
The Cave Dwellers is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright William Saroyan. The play premiered on Broadway at the Bijou Theatre in 1957. The play follows a group of the homeless residing inside an abandoned theatre, until a demolition crew shows up.[1]
Production history[edit]
The play opened on Broadway at the Bijou Theatre on October 19, 1957, and closed on January 11 running a total of 97 performances. The play was directed by Carmen Capalbo. For her performance, Eugenie Leontovich was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.[2][3]
The play had an Off-Broadway production in 2007, produced by the Pearl Theatre Company.[4]
Original cast and characters[edit]
| Character | Broadway (1957) |
|---|---|
| The King | Barry Jones |
| The Queen | Eugenie Leontovich |
| The Duke | Wayne Morris |
| The Girl | Susan Harrison |
| The Father | Gerald Hiken |
| Wrecking Crew Boss | Clifton James |
| James, A Workman | Ivan Dixon |
| Gorky, A Workaman | Ron Weyand |
| The Silent Boy | Jon Alderman |
| The Mother | Vergel Cook |