The New York stage production was directed by Harold "Hal" Prince, and starred Jill Haworth as Sally, Bert Convy as Cliff, Lotte Lenya as Fräulein Schneider, and Joel Grey as the Emcee.When ""Myers"" did emerge, Jim clobbered him on the head, causing Freddie (in a Myers"" costume) to be upset: "Relax, man.Jo Van Fleet (with her sole career nomination - and only Oscar win for her first film) won the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance as Kate (a mysterious mother-figure and Madam of a brothel) who deserted her family - with ragic consequences.Locket) with eggs in a slapstick scene during the play.Adults in the orchestra seats and tough kids in the balcony are amused.The store owner is paid off by Henry""s wealthy father, and Henry is coerced to promise hat he""ll be a good boy, yet he vows: "I can still lick any kid in town" - causing the kids in the audience to scoff.