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The Man Who Came to Dinner is a comedy play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. It debuted on October 16, 1939, at the Music Box Theatre in New York City, where it ran until 1941, closing after 739 performances. It then enjoyed a number of New York and London revivals.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Stanley are thrilled when Sheridan Whiteside, a brilliant, witty, and widely beloved radio celebrity, accepts their invitation to dinner on his tour through their little town of Mesalia, Ohio.
The Man Who Came to Dinner, produced by Sam H. Harris, premiered on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on October 16, 1939. The production played 739 performances.
Just before a Christmas in the late 1930’s, Sheridan Whiteside, a noted radio personality, is invited to dinner at the home of Ernest W. and Daisy Stanley in Mesalia, Ohio. After slipping...
The ladies exclaim over their town’s sudden notoriety, and over the number of celebrities who have been sending cards, telegrams, and presents to the injured man, including H.G Wells and Mahatma Gandhi.
George S. Kaufman, renowned for his sharp wit and masterful collaboration with various playwrights, has left an indelible mark on American theater. “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is a shining example of his comedic genius and ability to craft characters and situations that resonate with audiences even today.
The Man Who Came to Dinner (Original, Play, Comedy, Broadway) opened in New York City Oct 16, 1939 and played through Jul 12, 1941.
The Man Who Came to Dinner rolled onto Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on October 16, 1939. It became an overnight smash hit and stayed, rather like Whiteside, for a protracted visit of 739 performances.
The Man Who Came to Dinner is a comedy play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. It debuted on October 16, 1939, at the Music Box Theatre in New York City, where it ran until 1941, closing after 739 performances. It then enjoyed a number of New York and London revivals.
The Man Who Came to Dinner ★★★½ 1941. Based on the Moss Hart-George S. Kaufman play, this comedy is about a bitter radio celebrity (Woolley) on a lecture tour (a character based on Alexander Woolcott). He breaks his hip and must stay in a quiet suburban home for the winter.
