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About the Play
An adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel of the same name.
Story:
Desperately proud, but reduced to poverty by the loss of their farm, the Joads pile their few possessions on a battered old truck and head west for California, hoping to find work and a better life. Led by the indomitable Ma Joad, who is determined to keep the family together at any cost, and by the volatile young Tom Joad, an ex-convict who grows increasingly impatient with the intolerance and exploitation that they encounter on their trek, the Joads must deal with death and terrible deprivation before reaching their destination—where their waning hopes are dealt a final blow by the stark realities of the Great Depression.
Playwright
Frank Galati
Broadway Premiere
- Theatre
- Cort Theatre
- Opening Night
- Mar 22, 1990
- Total Performances
- 188
- Original Cast
- Calvin Lennon Armitage, Jeremiah Birkett, Robert Breuler, P.J. Brown, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Keith Byron-Kirk, Ron Crawford, Nathan Davis, Mark Deakins, Kathryn Erbe, Francis Guinan, Michael Hartman, Terry Kinney, Terrance MacNamara, Lex Monson, Sally Murphy, James Noah, Lucina Paquet, Jeff Perry, Steve Ramsey, Rondi Reed, Theodore Schulz, Nicola Sheara, Eric Simonson, Gary Sinise, Lois Smith, Rick Snyder, Skipp Sudduth, Joë Taleporos, Jim True, Jessica Wilder
- Director
- Frank Galati
- Producer
- The Shubert Organization, The Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Suntory International Corporation and Jujamcyn Theaters
- Scenic Design
- Kevin Rigdon
- Costume Design
- Erin Quigley
- Lighting Design
- Kevin Rigdon
- Sound Design
- Rob Milburn
1940 Film Version
- Movie Name
- The Grapes of Wrath
- Type
- Hollywood Feature Film, Made for TV Movie, Filmed Live on Stage, Live Play Telecast
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay
- Nunnally Johnson
- Starring
- Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine
Scripts, Videos, Merchandise and More
Books
Audiobook
Videos
Merchandise
1990 Tony Award Nominations
Best Play
Best Direction of a Play
Best Featured Actor in a Play – Terry Kinney
Best Featured Actor in a Play – Gary Sinise
Best Featured Actress in a Play – Lois Smith
Best Scenic Design
Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design
1990 Drama Desk Award Nominations
Outstanding Director of a Play
Outstanding Actor in a Play – Gary Sinise
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play – Francis Guinan
Outstanding Lighting Design
Outstanding Set Design
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