Sundown Beach
Encyclopedia
Sundown Beach is a 1948 play
in two acts by American
playwright
Bessie Breuer
. The play opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre
on September 7, 1948, closing after seven performances on September 11, 1948. The cast notably included Julie Harris
who won a Theatre World Award
for her portrayal of Ida Mae.
Play (theatre)
A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed...
in two acts by American
United States
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playwright
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
Bessie Breuer
Bessie Breuer
Bessie Breuer was an American journalist, novelist, writer, and playwright.-Biography:Breuer was born with the name Bessie Freedman in Cleveland, Ohio to Samuel and Julia Freedman. She studied journalism at Missouri State University and then worked as a reporter for the St. Louis Times in her late...
. The play opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre
Belasco Theatre
The Belasco Theatre is a legitimate Broadway theatre located at 111 West 44th Street in midtown-Manhattan.-History:Designed by architect George Keister for impresario David Belasco, the interior featured Tiffany lighting and ceiling panels, rich woodwork and expansive murals by American artist...
on September 7, 1948, closing after seven performances on September 11, 1948. The cast notably included Julie Harris
Julie Harris
Julia Ann "Julie" Harris is an American stage, screen, and television actress. She has won five Tony Awards, three Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award, and was nominated for an Academy Award. In 1994, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts. She is a member of the American Theatre Hall of Fame...
who won a Theatre World Award
Theatre World Award
The Theatre World Award, first awarded for the 1945-46 season, is an American honor presented annually to actors and actresses in recognition of an outstanding New York City stage debut performance, either on Broadway or off-Broadway.-History:...
for her portrayal of Ida Mae.