Overview

Production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer-winning play about mankind's triumph over chaos, which wildly altered dramatic conventions in freely shifting between modern-day New Jersey and the ice age. Meet George and Maggie Antrobus (married only 5,000 years); their two children, Gladys and Henry (perfect in every way!); and their maid, Sabina (the ageless vamp) as they overcome ice, flood, and war — by the skin of their teeth.

Cast

Vivien Leigh, David McCallum, Philip Gilbert, George Devine

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What is "The Skin of Our Teeth" about?

Production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer-winning play about mankind's triumph over chaos, which wildly altered dramatic conventions in freely shifting between modern-day New Jersey and the ice age. Meet George and Maggie Antrobus (married only 5,000 years); their two children, Gladys and Henry (perfect in every way!); and their maid, Sabina (the ageless vamp) as they overcome ice, flood, and war — by the skin of their teeth.

When was "The Skin of Our Teeth" released?

The Skin of Our Teeth was released in 1959.

Who stars in "The Skin of Our Teeth"?

The cast includes Vivien Leigh, David McCallum, Philip Gilbert, George Devine.

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