The Man Who Came To Dinner
by George Simon Kaufman, Moss Hart, George S Kaufman
Highlights
Awards & Recognition
Nominee: One 2001 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play (Jean Smart) Nominee: Two 1980 Drama Desk Awards
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the humor and clever writing of the play, often describing it as a comic masterpiece that provides plenty of laughs. The character of Sheridan Whiteside is particularly praised for his wit and the amusing chaos he brings to the story. However, some reviewers note that the play's dated humor and themes may not resonate well with contemporary audiences.
Synopsis
A radio celebrity and his secretary have dinner with a Midwestern family, and end up staying as a disruptive force when he breaks his hip and has to stay to recuperate.
Press Reviews
"Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman knew what they were doing back in 1939 when they wrote The Man Who Came to Dinner."
— Talkin’ Broadway
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Miss Preen |
Richard Stanley |
June Stanley |
John |
Sarah |
Mrs. Dexter |
Mrs. Mccutcheon |
Mr. Stanley |
Maggie Cutler |
Dr. Bradley |
Sheridan Whiteside |
Harriet Stanley |
Bert Jefferson |
Professor Metz |
The Luncheon Guests |
Mr. Baker |
Expressman |
Lorraine Sheldon |
Sandy |
Beverly Carlton |
Westcott |
Radio Technicians |
Six Young Boys |
Banjo |
Two Deputies |
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The Man Who Came to Dinner – Ephrata Performing Arts Trailer
Publication
The Man Who Came To Dinner is a comedy play written by George Simon Kaufman and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).
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Acting Ed
Dramatists Play Service · 1998 · 72 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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