Tea and Sympathy (1953). Drama. Written by
Robert Anderson. Lighting and Scenic Design by
Jo Mielziner. Assistant Stage Manager: Yale Wexler. Directed by
Elia Kazan. Ethel Barrymore Theatre (moved to The Longacre Theatre: from 9 Feb 1955- 18 Jun 1959 Apr 1955 then moved to The 48th Street Theatre from 11 Apr 1955 to close): 30 Sep 1953- 18 Jun 1955 (712 performances). Cast:
Deborah Kerr,
Leif Erickson (as "Bill Reynolds"), John Kerr, Richard Franchot,
Florida Friebus (as "Lilly Sears"),
John McGovern (as "Herbert Lee"), Richard Midgley, Arthur Steuer,
Alan Sues (as "Ralph"), 'Yale Wexler,' (as "Paul"),
Dick York. Produced by The Playwrights' Company (
Maxwell Anderson, Robert Anderson,
Elmer Rice,
Robert E. Sherwood,
Roger L. Stevens, John F. Wharton). Produced in association with Mary K. Frank.