The Joshua Tree (play)
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| The Joshua Tree | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Alec Coppel |
| Based on | story by Alec and Myra Coppel |
| Directed by | Allan Davis |
| Date premiered | July 9, 1958 |
| Place premiered | The Duke of Yorks Theatre, St Martins Lane, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | thriller |
The Joshua Tree is a 1958 British play by Alec Coppel.[1]
In July 1957 it was announced the play would be produced on Broadway.[2]
The play debuted in London in 1958 starring Anne Baxter. It was her first London stage play. Her co stars were Hugh McDermott and William Sylvester.[3]
The Evening Standard said "in quick succession the play switches from domestic melodrama to thriller detection to eerie horror."[4] The Daily Telegraph said it was "packed with twists".[5] Variety said "There’s considerable implausibility about the play, but surprises come thick and fast after a leisurely start. The meller stands a reasonable chance of survival during the summer land, with a stellar cast, should also be a likely candidate on Broadway."[6]
In 1959 the play was announced for Broadway starring Ruth Ford, Zachary Scott and Louis Hayward but it appears to have not been produced.[7]