Applause

• Bonnie Franklin

According to The Best Plays of 1971-1972, the character was named Nancy during Bonnie Franklin's absences from the role on Broadway. This was amended in The Best Plays of 1972-1973, where it was stated that "Except from 4/29/71 to 6/21/71, when the character was known as Nancy, the name of this part has always been the first name of the dancer playing it." This was still incorrect as the character was named Bonnie when Pam Zaret played the role for what turned out to be the last few weeks of the run.

Replacements During the Run

Carol Petrie April 29, 1971 - June 19, 1971 (1 month 20 days) (Character was called Nancy during this time.)

Bonnie Franklin June 21, 1971 - September 4, 1971 (2 months 15 days)

Leland Palmer September 6, 1971 - November 20, 1971 (2 months 15 days) (Character was called Leland during this time.)

Bonnie Franklin November 22, 1971 - April 29, 1972 (5 months 10 days)

Pam Zaret May 1, 1972 - May 27, 1972 (3 weeks)

= Replacement for vacation, illness or other leave
= Alternate (if not listed as a separate role in opening night program)