Golden Boy
Golden Boy (1939) was a theatre production by The National Stage, based on a play by Clifford Odets. It was performed at the theatre's main stage.
Karl Bergmann directed it.
Golden Boy was the first production to be performed in Egil Hjorth-Jenssen's term as head of The National Stage. It was also the first production to be performed after the start of World War II in Europe. Norway was yet not involved in the war.
Information
(Objekt ID 62114)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | September 3, 1939 |
| Produced by | The National Stage |
| Based on | Golden Boy by Clifford Odets |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 12 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Drama, 2nd World War |
| Running period | September 3, 1939 |
More
SOURCES:
The National Stage's repertoire database, donated by The National Stage/TheTheatre Archive at the University of Bergen, 24.06.2016
Knut Nygaard and Eiliv Eide, Den Nationale Scene 1931-1976 (literally: The National Stage 1931-1976), Gyldendal Norsk Forlag 1977
Contributors (14)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Clifford Odets | – Playwright |
| Herbrand Lavik | – Translation |
| Karl Bergmann | – Direction |
| Per Schwab | – Stage design |
| Per Schwab | – Costume design |
| Karl Bergmann | – Actor |
| Andreas Bjarke | – Actor (Joe Bonaparte) |
| Ella Hval | – Actor |
| Bjarne Koht | – Actor |
| Erling Lindahl | – Actor |
| Sverre Næss | – Actor |
| Randi Lindtner Næss | – Actor |
| Børseth Rasmussen | – Actor |
| Hans Stormoen | – Actor |
Performance dates
| September 3, 1939 – Store Scene, The National Stage | Opening night |