Androcles and the Lion (1938 Rosen / @1912 Shaw), New York (Broadway) production (play)
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Androcles and the Lion (1938) is a New York (Broadway) stage production (revival) of Androcles and the Lion (1912 Shaw), play, directed by Samuel Rosen.
~ Incidental music by George Couvreur
Abstract
Story of Androcles, a Christian slave in ancient Rome who befriends a lion.
Broadway production (revival) of Shaw's play.
Cast
- Arthur Wilson = Androcles
- Add Bates = The Lion
- Maurice Ellis = Caesar (Antoninus Pius)
Production
Premiered in New York, NY: Lafayette Theatre, 16 December 1938 (to March 1939) <104 performances>