Cuba & His Teddy Bear (1986). Written by
Reinaldo Povod. Directed by Bill Hart. Longacre Theatre: 16 Jul 1986- 21 Sep 1986 (53 performances). Cast:
Robert De Niro (as "Cuba") [Broadway debut],
Ralph Macchio (as "Teddy") [Broadway debut],
Burt Young (as "Jackie") [Broadway debut],
Michael Carmine (as "Che"), Paul Calderon (as "Dealer"), Wanda De Jesus (as "Lourdes"),
Nestor Serrano (as "Redlights"). Understudies:
Antonio Aponte (as "Dealer/Redlights"), Paul Calderon (as "Che"),
Eddie Castrodad (as "Teddy"),
Tom Mardirosian (as "Cuba/Jackie"), 'Olivia Negrón' (as "Lourdes"). Produced by The New York Shakespeare Festival (
Joseph Papp, Producer). Associate Producer: Jason Steven Cohen.
