Books like Harvey by Mary Chase
*Harvey* is one of the longest‑running comedies in Broadway and West End history. The play centers on widower Elwood P. Dowd, who is convinced his best friend is a 6‑foot‑tall white rabbit named Harvey that only he can see. After Elwood’s family commits him to Chumley’s Rest, a home for the mentally disturbed, the story follows the doctor who believes he too can see Harvey and attempts to charm the rabbit away from Elwood, creating a series of humorous misunderstandings. The play remains a beloved classic of modern theater.
First publish date: 1944
Genre: Drama & Plays/Comedy Plays
Authors: Mary Chase
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