Production History

Directed by Terry Veal, The Last Night of Ballyhoo occupied CST’s holiday slot during Season 23. Set in Atlanta in December 1939, the play follows the Freitag family as preparations for Ballyhoo, a prestigious Jewish social event, coincide with the premiere of Gone with the Wind and the early months of World War II. Romantic expectations expose divisions involving class, assimilation and prejudice within the Jewish community. Uhry’s play won the 1997 Tony Award for Best Play.

CST Connections

Rhonda Clark appeared as Mrs. Braddock in The Graduate, the Season 23 opener, before playing Reba here.
Terry Veal also performed in The Graduate and later appeared in Picnic during the same season.
Ryan Mobley previously appeared in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (2003).
Chris Crane played Wes Hurley in Fifth of July (1990).
Corey Martin, Steven Gillmore and Bob Cross also worked on The Graduate and The Drawer Boy in 2006.

Press and Photography

The Norman Transcript: “‘The Last Night of Ballyhoo’ Splendid Holiday Production”

Acknowledgments

Cast Sponsors — Suzanne Charney; Jane Faulkner

Special thanks: Steve Vann; John Thompson; Jon Womastek; Suzanne Charney; Vikki Simer; Sue Ellen Reiman; Cindy Hickerson; Greg Earles of May Antique Centre.

Licensing

Current performance licensing is available through Concord Theatricals, a Dramatists Play Service title.

THEATRE UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Mary Sue Backus