The River Niger
This article is about the play. For the film based on the play, see The River Niger (film). For the river in Africa, see Niger River.
| The River Niger | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Joseph A. Walker |
| Date premiered | 05 December 1972 |
| Place premiered |
Negro Ensemble Company St. Mark's Playhouse New York City |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | a son returns home not the hero and militant anticipated |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Harlem, New York, present day |
The River Niger is a play by American playwright Joseph A. Walker, first performed by New York City's Negro Ensemble Company off-Broadway in 1972. The production made its Broadway debut with a transfer to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on 27 March 1973 for a run of 162 performances.
Characters
- Mattie Williams
- Johnny Williams
- Dr. Dudley Stanton
- Jeff Williams
- Ann Vanderguild
- Big Moe Hayes
- Al
- Chips
- Skeeter
- Gail
- Wilhelmina Brown
Adaptations
Main article: The River Niger (film)
The play was adapted by Walker for film in 1976, directed by Krishna Shah starring Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones.
Awards and nominations
- Awards
- 1973 Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Playwright – Joseph A. Walker
- 1973 Obie Award for Best American Play
- 1974 Tony Award for Best Play
- Nominations
- 1974 Tony Award for Actor – Douglas Turner Ward
- 1974 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress – Roxie Roker
External links
- The River Niger at the Internet Broadway Database
- The River Niger at the Internet off-Broadway Database
- The River Niger at the Internet Broadway Database
- The River Niger (1976 film) at the Internet Movie Database
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