| The Mighty Gents | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Richard Wesley |
| Characters | Zeke, Frankie, Rita, Tiny |
| Date premiered | 1978 |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
The Mighty Gents is a 1978 play which originally starred Morgan Freeman and Dorian Harewood in its Broadway theater debut.[1][2][3][4][5]
Overview[edit]
The story of gang members in Newark, New Jersey.
Critical reception[edit]
The Washington Post called a 1978 staging of The Mighty Gents "An effective, generally first-class staging of Richard Wesley's drama."[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Mighty Gents Broadway Original Cast". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ Crossette, Barbara (August 17, 1979). "Mobile Theater Stages 'Mighty Gents' at Pier 84". The New York Times.
- ^ Freedman, Samuel G. (October 29, 1989). "THEATER; One Struggle Over, THEATER; One Struggle Over, Attention Turns to Guilt". The New York Times.
- ^ "The Mighty Gents". Playbill.
- ^ a b Coe, Richard L. (December 14, 1978). "'The Mighty Gents' In Classical Form". The Washington Post.
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