The Teahouse of the August Moon is a 1953 play written by John Patrick adapted from the 1951 novel by Vern Sneider. The play was later adapted for film in 1956 and the 1970 Broadway musical Lovely Ladies Kind Gentlemen.The play opened in New York City at the Martin Beck Theater on October 15 1953.
author
John Patrick (dramatist), Vern Sneider
character in play
Ancient Man, Captain Fisby, Captain McLean, Col. Wainright Purdy III, Lotus Blossom, Mr. Oshira, Mr. Sumata, Mr. Sumata's Father, Sakini, Sergeant Gregovich, The Daughter's Child, Villagers