Irene (1972)

Author(s)

Book: James Montgomery, Lyrics: Joseph McCarthy, Music: Harry Tierney... new book by Hugh Wheeler

Venue

Royal Alexandra Theatre

Show Run

November 27, 1972 - December 16, 1972

Genre

Musical

Producer/Director

Albert W. Selden, Jerome Minskoff / John Gielgud

Cast

Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Billie de Wolfe, Ruth Warrick, Patsy Kelly

Irene was a new musical that played the Royal Alex in 1972 prior to Broadway. It starred Debbie Reynolds and was directed by John Gielgud. Also in the cast, making her professional debut, was Carrie Fisher, Ms. Reynold’s daughter.

Irene was a new musical that played the Royal Alex in 1972 prior to Broadway. It starred Debbie Reynolds and was directed by John Gielgud. Also in the cast, making her professional debut, was Carrie Fisher, Ms. Reynold’s daughter.