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''Lady in Danger'' was a play by Australian writer Max Afford. It was one of the few Australian plays to enjoy a run on Broadway.〔(Michael J. Tolley, 'Afford, Malcolm (Max) (1906–1954)' ), ''Australian Dictionary of Biography'', National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, accessed 10 January 2013.〕 ==Production History== The play was first produced by Doris Fitton at the Independent Theatre in Sydney in early 1942. It was seen by representatives of J.C. Williamsons Ltd, the leading theatrical producers in the country, who bought the rights. Since Williamsons had not produced an Australian play in over 20 years this was seen as a positive step for Australian playwriting. The play was also optioned for production on Broadway, although it was rewritten by Alexander Kirkland to be set in Australia and be about a Japanese spy ring. The play made its professional debut on 15 March 1944 at the Theatre Royal in Sydney and was positively received. ''Lady in Danger'' premiered on Broadway in March 1945.〔"'LADY IN DANGER' OPENING TONIGHT: ESPIONAGE PLAY, FIRST SEEN IN AUSTRALIA, TO MAKE BOW AT BROADHURST THEATRE IRWIN TO BE PRODUCER THAT TRUEX FAMILY" by SAM ZOLOTOW. ''New York Times'' 29 Mar 1945: 29.〕 Reviews were not strong and it closed after 12 performances.〔"SPY THRILLER ENDS ITS BROADWAY RUN: IN LONG-RUN COMEDY" by SAM ZOLOTOW. ''New York Times'' 9 Apr 1945: 22.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Lady in Danger (play)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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