Diplomacy (play)

[2] Sardou's original play debuted in Paris in January 1877, and was a success, making it ripe for "adaptation" into English.

[3] Diplomacy was described by the English theatrical paper The Era as "the great dramatic hit of the season".

[5] Later English revivals occurred in 1893 at the Garrick, in 1913 (featuring Owen Nares and Gladys Cooper) at Wyndham's, in 1924 at the Adelphi, and at Prince's in 1933.

[6][7] Diplomacy had its Broadway debut at Wallack's Theatre on 1 April 1878[8] and played until 15 June, the end of the season.

[13][14] The Jitney Players touring company performed an updated version of the play by Ethel Barrymore in 1938.