The Graduate

The Graduate

Buck Henry, Terry Johnson, Charles Webb, Calder Willingham

The Graduate

The Graduate

Buck Henry, Terry Johnson, Charles Webb, Calder Willingham

Overview

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)

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Cautions

  • Caution Alcohol Alcohol
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes
  • Caution Smoking Smoking

Details

  • Genre: Adaptations (Literature), Adaptations (Stage & Screen), Period
  • Time Period: 1960s
  • Target Audience: Adult

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