| The Rope Dancers | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Morton Wishengrad |
| Date premiered | November 20, 1957 |
| Place premiered | Cort Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | New York City, early 1900s |
The Rope Dancers is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright Morton Wishengrad (1913–1963). The play premiered on Broadway at the Cort Theatre in 1957. The play was a critical and commercial success, and transferred to the Henry Miller Theatre beginning January 27, 1958 for an extended run. The play was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play. The plays tells the story of Margaret and James Hyland, who have a daughter born with six fingers and suffers from Saint Vitus' dance.[1][2]
- ^ "The Rope Dancers: A Play in Three Acts".
- ^ Atkinson, Brooks (21 November 1957). "Theatre: 'Rope Dancers,' a Dark Idyl; Play by Wishengrad on Stage at Cort". The New York Times.