The Fabulous Invalid
(1938)
By George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
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The Plot
The Fabulous Invalid is a 1938 stage play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart following the oscillating fortunes of a fictitious Broadway theater, the Alexandria, in the period between 1900 and 1930. The play’s title has since entered the vernacular as a synonym for the theater.
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By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Cast size: 20 men, 19 women, plus extras; 5 sets. Once in a Lifetime opened at the Music Box Theatre on September 24, 1930 and ran for 305 performances.
The Fabulous Invalid is a 1938 stage play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart following the oscillating fortunes of a fictitious Broadway theater, the Alexandria, in the period between 1900 and 1930. The play's title has since entered the vernacular as a synonym for the theater.
By Ring Lardner and George S. Kaufman. Cast size: 7 men, 5 women (One man can be cut); 3 sets. June Moon was the last major comedy to open on Broadway before the Stock Market Crash. It had its premiere on October 9, 1929 at the Broadhurst and ran 249 performances.
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For more information about George S. Kaufman or this website, contact:
Laurence Maslon
Literary Trustee, George S. Kaufman Estate
