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””’Legend””’ is a play by [[Samuel A. Taylor]].<ref name=NYT/> The [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] production was directed by [[Robert Drivas]] and starred [[Elizabeth Ashley]], [[F. Murray Abraham]], and [[George Dzundza]].<ref name=NYT>{{cite web|work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Stage: Ashley Yup, Play Nope|author=Gusso, Mel|date=May 14, 1976|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1976/05/14/archives/stake-ashley-yup-play-nope.html}}</ref> After 18 previews it opened on May 13, 1976, at the [[Ethel Barrymore Theatre]],<ref name=NYT/> where it ran for |
””’Legend””’ is a play by [[Samuel A. Taylor]].<ref name=NYT/> The [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] production was directed by [[Robert Drivas]] and starred [[Elizabeth Ashley]], [[F. Murray Abraham]], and [[George Dzundza]].<ref name=NYT>{{cite web|work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Stage: Ashley Yup, Play Nope|author=Gusso, Mel|date=May 14, 1976|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1976/05/14/archives/stake-ashley-yup-play-nope.html}}</ref> After 18 previews it opened on May 13, 1976, at the [[Ethel Barrymore Theatre]],<ref name=NYT/> where it ran for |
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The [[comedy]] is set in the Old West and tells the story of a mysterious, romantic girl who appears in a remote mining town in search of its legendary heroes. She finds what she is seeking in an Outlaw, a Sheriff, a Banker, and the rough but lovable men of the town. |
The [[comedy]] is set in the Old West and tells the story of a mysterious, romantic girl who appears in a remote mining town in search of its legendary heroes. She finds what she is seeking in an Outlaw, a Sheriff, a Banker, and the rough but lovable men of the town. |
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Latest revision as of 09:39, 3 January 2026
Legend is a play by Samuel A. Taylor.[1] The Broadway production was directed by Robert Drivas and starred Elizabeth Ashley, F. Murray Abraham, and George Dzundza.[1] After 18 previews it opened on May 13, 1976, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre,[1] where it ran for
only five performances.
The comedy is set in the Old West and tells the story of a mysterious, romantic girl who appears in a remote mining town in search of its legendary heroes. She finds what she is seeking in an Outlaw, a Sheriff, a Banker, and the rough but lovable men of the town.
Legend was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lighting Design (Thomas Skelton) and Outstanding Set Design (Santo Loquasto).
