"Lovers" premiered at the Gate Theatre, Dublin Ireland in 1967. The play was subsequently produced on Broadway at Vivian Beaumont Theatre, (7/25/1968 - 11/30/1968) and then The Music Box Theatre, (9/17/1968 - 11/30/1968). The production starred Art Carney, Anna Manahan, Fionnula Flanagan, Eamon Morrissey, Beulah Garrick and Grania O'Malley. The understudies were Blythe Danner and Vincent Dowling. The production was directed by Hilton Edwards with by Scenic Design by William Ritman; Costume Design by Noel Taylor; Lighting Design by Tharon Musser.