Amadeus 1980 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: December 17, 1980
Closing: October 16, 1983

Amadeus - 1980 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway)
235 W. 44th St. New York, NY

'Amadeus' is set two hundred and fifty years ago in the count of the Austrian Emperor and details an ongoing confrontation between Antonio Salieri, the mediocre but established court composer and the volatile Mozart. Salieri displays his jealousy and hatred during the course of the play as he attempts to destroy and discredit Mozart.



This classic tale of genius vs. mediocrity is a historical masterpiece and was the winner of both a Tony and Oscar for best play and movie.

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Amadeus - 1980 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Ian McKellen
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Tim Curry
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design John Bury
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Peter Hall
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Nicholas Kepros
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design John Bury
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Peter Shaffer
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design John Bury
1981 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Peter Shaffer
1981 Tony Awards Best Costume Design John Bury
1981 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Peter Hall
1981 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design John Bury
1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Ian McKellen
1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Tim Curry
1981 Tony Awards Best Play Roger S. Berlind
1981 Tony Awards Best Play Nelle Nugent
1981 Tony Awards Best Play Elizabeth I. McCann
1981 Tony Awards Best Play The Shubert Organization
1981 Tony Awards Best Play Peter Shaffer
1981 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design John Bury
1981 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design John Bury

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