Jeb (play)
Jeb was a play by Robert Ardrey that opened on Broadway in February 1946 tackling the issue of race in post-World War II America. The play deals with a disabled black veteran who returns to his home in the rural South after serving overseas.
| Jeb | |
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Playbill from the original Broadway production | |
| Written by | Robert Ardrey |
| Place premiered | Martin Beck Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | post-World War II race relations in America |
| Genre | Drama |
Despite excellent reviews and an extremely positive critical reception, the play closed after a very short run, leading several commentators to assert that it was ahead of its time.
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