The Graduate by Terry Johnson
Adapted for the stage by Terry Johnson Based on the novel by Charles Webb and the screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry Comedy Characters: 6 male, 5 female Unit set. A hit in the West End and a popular show on Broadway starring Kathleen Turner, The Graduate brings the inspired movie hit of the Sixties vividly to life on stage. Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate and prodigal son, returns home and promptly becomes embroiled in an affair with the wife of his father's business partner, one Mrs. Robinson, but soon finds himself falling in love with her daughter, Elaine. "After a long and successful run in the West End, The Graduate is now on Broadway and IT'S A HIT!"- Variety "This bittersweet comedy is rich, full and funny. Enjoy!"- NY1 "Fun to watch...Definitely gives off starlight." -N.Y. Times "Good stuff...The audience goes wild."-FOX5 TV "Delightful."-USA Today "Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson!...Breaking all box office records!"-Newark Star Ledger
Johnson, Terry: - Terry Johnson's work as a playwright includes a version of Edward Ravenscroft's The London Cuckolds, Dead Funny, and Hysteria. He is the recipient of major British theatre awards including Playwright of the Year 1995; Critics' Circle Best New Play 1995; Writers' Guild Best West End Play 1995; Olivier Award Best Comedy 1994; the Meyer-Whitworth Award 1993; and the John Whiting Award 1991. He also won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical for his production of La Cage aux Folles. His play Piano/Forte premiered at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs in 2006 and, most recently, his play Ken premiered at the Hampstead Theatre Downstairs in April 2016.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780573628573 |
| ISBN 10 | 0573628572 |
| Title | The Graduate |
| Author | Terry Johnson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Samuel French Inc |
| Year published | 2010-12-08 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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