The Sunshine Boys (1972). Comedy. Written by
Neil Simon. All voices and instruments in "Lipton Tea Commerical" by Don Elliott. "Lipton Tea Commercial" arranged by Lee Schumer. Directed by
Alan Arkin. Broadhurst Theatre (moved to The Shubert Theatre from 30 Oct 1973- 9 Feb 1974, then moved to The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre from 11 Feb 1974 to close): 20 Dec 1972- 21 Apr 1974 (536 performances + 2 previews that began on 18 Dec 1972). Cast:
Jack Albertson (as "Willie Clark"),
Sam Levene (as "Al Lewis"),
Lewis J. Stadlen (as "Ben Silverman"),
John Batiste (as "Eddie"),
Minnie Gentry (as "Registered Nurse"),
Lee Meredith (as "Sketch Nurse"),
Beatrice Tremaine (as "Television Announcer [Recorded voice only]"),
Joe Young (as "Patient"). Produced by Emanuel Azenberg and Eugene V. Wolsk. Note: Filmed as
The Sunshine Boys (1975).
