Inherit the Wind

Debuting at the National Theatre April 21, 1955, Inherit the Wind enjoyed a two year production run and totaled over 800 performances. Inherit the Wind earned four 1956 Tony Award nominations winning three. Paul Muni won Best Actor in a Play, Ed Begley won Best Featured Actor in a Play, Peter Larkin won Best Scenic Design, and Herman Shumlin earned a nomination for Best Director. 

Production credits:

Produced by Herman Shumlin and Margo Jones

Written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee

Directed by Herman Shumlin

Scenic Design by Peter Larkin

Lighting Design by Abe Feder

Costume Design by Ruth Morley

Digital images:

Stage Plan Drawing

Lighting Layout Plan Drawing

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