An earlier off-Broadway version (English adaptation by
Marc Blitzstein), because it was a special "showcase" production, had a large turnover among its cast members. At one point, however, it featured
Bea Arthur as Lucy Brown, and
Paul Dooley and
John Astin as two of MacHeath's men. Also among the cast for part of the run was 'Ed Asner' as Peachum.
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