The Ritz
by Terrence Mcnally

Name: The Ritz
Brand: Terrence Mcnally
SKU: 9780573615009
Rating: 3.76 (58 reviews)

Broadway

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 mins1970sInterior SetPeriod CostumesAmerican Comedy

Awards & Recognition

Drama Desk AwardTony 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)

What readers are saying

Readers enjoy the humorous and wild nature of this 70s farce, highlighting its blend of mistaken identities and comedic situations. While some acknowledge its dated themes, many appreciate the playful energy and wit of the script.

Hilarious and sharp dialogueFun and engaging farceCaptures a vibrant energySomewhat dated themes

Synopsis

Paperback.

Press Reviews

"First-rate farce... perfect Broadway entertainment."
— Women's Wear Daily

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
GAETANO PROCLO Early 40s, balding and stout.	—	40s	Early 40s, balding and stout.
CHRIS Early 30s with a big, open face and features.	—	30s	Early 30s with a big, open face and features.
MICHAEL BRICK Mid-20s, very rugged and very handsome.	—	20s	Mid-20s, very rugged and very handsome.
CARMINE VESPUCCI 40s, balding and stout.	—	40s	40s, balding and stout.
CLAUDE PERKINS 40s and quite lean.	—	40s	40s and quite lean.
TIGER Early 20s, wiry and has lots of curly hair.	—	20s	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.	male	20s	Early 20s, wiry and has lots of curly hair. In fact, he looks a lot like Tiger.
ABE 50s and stocky.	—	50s	50s and stocky.
GOOGIE GOMEZ 30s and has a sensational figure.	—	30s	30s and has a sensational figure.
VIVIAN PROCLO Early 40s and stout.	—	40s	Early 40s and stout.
MAURINE Mid-40s and very thin.	—	40s	Mid-40s and very thin.
THE PATRONS They come in all sizes, shapes and ages.	—	—	They come in all sizes, shapes and ages.