The Man Who Came to Dinner
Synopsis
Broadcast of a live performance of the Roundabout Theater Company's 2000 New York revival of the classic Kaufman-Hart comedy, about a famous (and famously acid-tongued) theater critic who is forced to stay in a Midwestern couple's home and the havoc that ensues.
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Nathan Lane
Sheridan Whiteside
Jean Smart
Lorraine Sheldon
Harriet Sansom Harris
Maggie Cutler
Terry Beaver
Mr. Stanley
Stephen DeRosa
Professor Metz
William Duell
Dr. Bradley
Byron Jennings
Beverly Carlton
Lewis J. Stadlen
Banjo
Linda Stephens
Mrs. Ernest W. Stanley
Hank Stratton
Bert Jefferson
Mary Catherine Garrison
June Stanley
Mary Catherine Wright
Miss Preen
Ruby Holbrook
Harriet Stanley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Zaks, Jay Sandrich, Judy Kinberg
- Original Title
- The Man Who Came to Dinner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Zaks, Jay Sandrich, Judy Kinberg
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Jerry Zaks
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Jay Sandrich
Director
Judy Kinberg
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What is The Man Who Came to Dinner about?
Broadcast of a live performance of the Roundabout Theater Company's 2000 New York revival of the classic Kaufman-Hart comedy, about a famous (and famously acid-tongued) theater critic who is forced to stay in a Midwestern couple's home and the havoc that ensues.
Who directed The Man Who Came to Dinner?
The Man Who Came to Dinner was directed by Jerry Zaks, Jay Sandrich, Judy Kinberg.
Who stars in The Man Who Came to Dinner?
The principal cast of The Man Who Came to Dinner includes Nathan Lane, Jean Smart, Harriet Sansom Harris, Terry Beaver, Stephen DeRosa.
When was The Man Who Came to Dinner released and how long is it?
The Man Who Came to Dinner was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.