The Gingerbread Lady (1970). Comedy/drama. Written by
Neil Simon. Directed by
Robert Moore. Plymouth Theatre: 13 Dec 1970- 29 May 1970 (193 performances + 12 previews that began on 3 Dec 1970). Cast:
Maureen Stapleton (as "Evy Meara"),
Michael Lombard (as "Jimmy Perry"),
Charles Siebert (as "Lou Tanner"),
Betsy von Furstenberg (as "Toby Landau"),
Alex Colon (as "Manuel"),
Ayn Ruymen (as "Polly Meara"). Standbys: Don Billett (as "Lou Tanner"), Jan Farrand (as "Evy Meara/Toby Landau"),
Kenneth Kimmins (as "Jimmy Perry"), Hector Troy (as "Manuel"), Eda Zahl (as "Polly Meara"). Replacement cast: Understudy:
Philip Cusack (as "Jimmy Perry"). Produced by
Arnold Saint Subber. Note: (1) Eugene O'Neill Theatre was at the time owned by
Neil Simon (as Nancy Enterprises Inc.). Note: Filmed as
Only When I Laugh (1981).