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The Graduate

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  5w, 6m

Buck Henry, Terry Johnson, Charles Webb, Calder Willingham

A Play Adapted by Terry Johnson
Based on the Novel by Charles Webb
And the Motion Picture Screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry
By Special Arrangement with StudioCanal

A cult novel, a classic film, a quintessential hit of the 1960s, now Benjamin's disastrous sexual odyssey is brought to life in this world stage premiere production at the Gielgud Theatre.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 6m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptations (Literature), Adaptations (Stage & Screen), Period
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary
This is the first play adaptation of the classic novel and cult film. It premiered in April 2000 at the Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, starring Kathleen Turner as Mrs Robinson California in the 60s. Benjamin's got excellent grades, very proud parents and, since he helped Mrs Robinson with her zipper, a fine future behind him...A cult novel, a classic film, a quintessential hit of the 60s, now Benjamin's disastrous sexual odyssey is brought vividly to life in this world stage premiere production."Terry Johnson is that rare creature: a moralist with wit. He writes with responsible gaiety" (Guardian)
History
The Graduate was first presented on Broadway by John Reid and Sacha Brooks by special arrangement with StudioCanal, in association with Clear Channel Entertainment, at the Plymouth Theatre in New York City on April 4, 2002. The director was Terry Johnson.

BENJAMIN
MRS. ROBINSON
MR. ROBINSON
ELAINE
MR. BRADDOCK (DAD)
MRS. BRADDOCK (MOM)
STRIPPER
HOTEL CLEARK
PSYCHIATRIST
MEN
WEDDING GUESTS
PRIEST

The hotel clerk can double as the priest and the psychiatrist. The men and the wedding guests are doubled by the company.

  • Time Period 1960s
  • Setting California, 1964. Flexible minimalist setting.
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Mild Adult Themes
    • Nudity/Partial Nudity
    • Smoking

Media

"After a long and successful run in the West End, The Graduate is now on Broadway and IT'S A HIT!" - Variety

"This bittersweet comedy is rich, full and funny. Enjoy!" - NY1

"Fun to watch...Definitely gives off starlight." - The New York Times

"Good stuff...The audience goes wild." - FOX5 TV

"Delightful." - USA Today

"Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson!...Breaking all box office records!" - Newark Star Ledger

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $130 per performance

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Authors

Author

Buck Henry

Author

Terry Johnson

Charles Webb

Mr. Webb was a finalist of The Eugene O'Neill National Playwright's Conference.
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Author

Calder Willingham

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