The Ritz
by Terrence Mcnally

Broadway
The Ritz Book Cover
The Ritz Cover

Highlights

120 mins 1970s Interior Set Period Costumes American Comedy

Awards & Recognition

Drama Desk Award Tony Award

Nominee: Two 1975 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding New American Play Winner! 1975 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play (Rita Moreno)

Synopsis

Paperback.

Press Reviews

"First-rate farce... perfect Broadway entertainment."

— Women's Wear Daily

Characters

Character
GAETANO PROCLO

Early 40s, balding and stout.

CHRIS

Early 30s with a big, open face and features.

MICHAEL BRICK

Mid-20s, very rugged and very handsome.

CARMINE VESPUCCI

40s, balding and stout.

CLAUDE PERKINS

40s and quite lean.

TIGER

Early 20s, wiry and has lots of curly hair.

DUFF

Early 20s, wiry and has lots of curly hair. In fact, he looks a lot like Tiger.

ABE

50s and stocky.

GOOGIE GOMEZ

30s and has a sensational figure.

VIVIAN PROCLO

Early 40s and stout.

MAURINE

Mid-40s and very thin.

THE PATRONS

They come in all sizes, shapes and ages.

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 1976
Binding Paperback
Pages 89
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573615009
ISBN-10 0573615004
LCC PS3563.A323 R5 1976a

The Ritz is a American comedy play written by Terrence Mcnally and published by Samuel French (1976).

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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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