The Man Who Came To Dinner
by George Simon Kaufman, Moss Hart, George S Kaufman

Name: The Man Who Came To Dinner
Brand: George Simon Kaufman
SKU: 9780822207252
Rating: 4.05 (5059 reviews)

Broadway

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

120 mins1930sReduced Casting (Doubling Possible)Flexible Cast SizeInterior SetPeriod CostumesComedy

Awards & Recognition

Drama Desk AwardTony Award

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.

Clever and funny writingOutstanding character developmentTimeless comedy with laughsA true comic masterpieceSome jokes feel outdatedDated references may alienate modern 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	Gender	Age	Description
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	—	—	—