Sly Fox (1976)

Written by Larry Gelbart
Directed by Arthur Penn
Cast: George C. Scott, Bob Dishy, Hector Elizondo, James Gallery, Jack Gilford, John Heffernan, John Ramsey, Trish Van DeVere

Sly Fox is a comedic play by Larry Gelbart, based on Ben Jonson's Volpone (The Fox), updating the setting from Renaissance Venice to 19th century San Francisco, and changing the tone from satire to farce. The play revolves around the character of the very wealthy Foxwell J. Sly, and his indentured servant Simon Able.

Theater

Broadhurst Theatre · Broadway

Closed

February 19, 1978