Tickets for Kind Sir, the opening play of the season, were virtually all sold within three days after the box-office opened. Arlene Francis, the star personality and actress of the play, was reported to have “conquered a Denver first night audience” and successfully launched the star policy.
[Borrillo, Theodore A. Denver’s Historic Elitch Theatre: A nostalgic journey, 2012.]
Seasons at the Theatre
- 1964
- 1965
- 1969
Productions/Roles:
- 1964 – Kind Sir
- 1965 – Mrs. Dally Has A Lover
- 1969 – Pal Joey
Notable Roles, Awards, and Other Work:
- Francis is best known for her role as a panelist on the television game show What’s My Line?, on which she regularly appeared for 25 years, from 1950 to 1975.
Elitch Theatre Connections:
- Francis was a regular on What’s My Line with HET alum, Steve Allen. Mystery guests on the show include HET alums, Edward G. Robinson and Ginger Rogers.
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