Cactus Flower
by Abe Burrows

Name: Cactus Flower
Brand: Abe Burrows
SKU: 9780573606656
Rating: 3.27 (55 reviews)

Broadway

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120 mins 1960s Interior Set Period Costumes American Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the vibrant 1960s atmosphere and humor of the show. Many enjoy the supporting characters' memorable performances and find the comedy enjoyable despite some dated elements. Overall, the play is seen as a fun and entertaining experience, though some acknowledge its outdated themes.

Vibrant 1960s atmosphere Memorable supporting characters Enjoyable humor Fun and entertaining experience Some elements feel dated

Synopsis

Full Length Comedy 7m 4f InteriorsA philandering dentist keeps his many affairs at bay by claiming to be married with children.

When the ruse threatens to catch up with him he drafts his prickly nurse to pose as his "wife".

She blossoms and he finds himself falling in love with the lovely "cactus flower" right under his very nose.

"You will find the jokes fast and funny the situation becoming funnier as the play skips along."

- New York Times

Press Reviews

"You will find the jokes fast and funny... the situation becoming funnier as the play skips along."
— The New York Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Igor Sullivan	—	—	—
Stephanie Dickinson	—	—	—
Mrs. Dixon Durant	—	—	—
Dr. Julian Winston	—	—	—
Harvey Greenfield	—	—	—
Senor Arturo Sanchez	—	—	—
Customer	—	—	—
Waiter	—	—	—
Boticelli’S Springtime	—	—	—
Music Lover	—	—	—
Toni Simmons	—	—	—