Directed by Albert Marre - Book by Don Appell - Choreography by Donald
Saddler - Orchestrations by Hershy Kay & Eddie Sauter
Starring: Robert Weede (Phil Arkin), Mimi Benzell (Ruth), Molly Picon,
Tommy Rall, Juki Arkin, Lanna Saunders, Ellen Madison, Thelma Pelish, Diana
Goldberg, Ellen Berse, Addi Negri, Dorothy Richardson, Rose Lischner, Celi
Delli, Ronald Holgate
The plot: Phil Arkin is a middle-aged man who comes to Israel to visit
his daughter and her husband; once there he meets an American tourist, Ruth,
who’s traveling in the company of a group of widows from the United States, and
they begin a love affair. But she discovers that he’s still married, although
separated from his wife, and runs from him. He tries to find her without any
luck, but finally she comes back to him. This time it’s him who doesn’t feel
comfortable with the situation and they both decide to end their affair for
now. Before she boards a plane back to the United States he promises her he’ll
plea for a divorce and then they can meet again.
Awards Nominations: Tony for Best Musical, Best Composer, Best Actress
(Molly Picon), Best Costume Design, Best Producer of a Musical
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