Suivez john van druten et explorez sa bibliographie sur sa page dauteur john van druten sur. Bell, book and candle by john van druten biz books. Bell, book and candle, an enchanting romantic comedy written by john van druten and directed by tracy labrosse, runs august 23 through september 21 at the metro theatre, vancouver. The 1958 filmed version stars james stewart and kim novak, fresh from their successful. Gillian holroyd is one of the few modern people who can actually cast spells and perform feats of. Jenkins, costumes by anna hill johnstone with additional costumes exclusively designed for actress lilli palmer by valentina. Darko tresnjak is directing john van drutens bell, book and candle at the hartford stage through april 29.
Bell, book and candle original, play, comedy, broadway opened in new york city nov 14, 1950 and played through jun 2. Bell, book and candle by john van druten goodreads. John van drutens stage comedy bell book and candle starred rex harrison and lilli palmer on broadway. He was a writer and producer, known for cabaret 1972, gaslight 1944 and raffles 1939. Bell, book and candle, an enchanting romantic comedy written by john van druten and directed by tracy labrosse, runs august 23 through september. Publication date 19680803 topics bbc radio drama, saturday night theatre language english.
John van druten was born on june 1, 1901 in london, england. He was known for his plays of witty and urbane observations of contemporary life and society. The original production was directed by john van druten with scenic and lighting design. Bell, book and candle by druten, john van and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He writes women better than some playwrights working today. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. John van druten s bell, book and candle or at least the sassy, stylish production now at hartford stage could bring back walltowall carpeting. Bell, book and candle is a 1950 broadway play by john van. John van druten theatre credits, news, bio and photos. The chatham community players continues its successful 95th season with john van druten s bell, book and candle, a play that is at once a charming and magical romantic comedy, and a commentary.
He began his career in london, and later moved to america becoming a u. The original production was directed by john van druten with scenic and lighting design by george c. John van druten s stage comedy bell book and candle starred rex harrison and lilli palmer on broadway. The play opened at the ethel barrymore theater on november 14, 1950 and ran for 233 performances before. Bell, book and candle is a fun little romp with two lovely, complicated characters at its centre. John william van druten 1 june 1901 19 december 1957 was an english playwright and theatre director, known professionally as john van druten. John van druten is a largely forgotten playwright, but he shouldnt be. Bell, book and candle is a 1950 broadway play by john van druten. Bewitched and bewildered, anthony henderson wanders into the christmas cauldron of a knightsbridge witches coven just when gillian holroyd decides that she wants a new man in her life. Chatham players to end season with drutens bell, book. Find where to watch bell book and candle and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. A comedy in three acts by john van druten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bell, book and candle synopsis romantic comedy teens and adults it is the mid1950s and gillian holyroyd is a beautiful young witch who finds her neighbor, book. Bell, book and candle is a fulllength romantic comedy by john van druten.