Deathtrap 1978 - Articles Page 5

Opened: February 26, 1978
Closing: June 13, 1982

Deathtrap - 1978 - Broadway History , Info & More

Biltmore Theatre
261-5 West 47th St. New York, NY

Comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been conducting at a nearby college—a thriller that Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway smash. Sidney’s plan, devised with his wife’s help, is to offer collaboration to the student for co-credit. Or is it? DEATHTRAP provides twists and turns of devilish cleverness, and offers hilariously sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be spellbound until the very last moment.

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RIALTO CHATTER: Broadway Next for DEATHTRAP?
by Robert Diamond - Sep 3, 2010


Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that the West End production of DEATHTRAP which stars Simon Russell Beale and Jonathan Groff has its eyes on Broadway if it receives positive reviews in London. The show is said to have an advance of more than $1 million dollars.

Photo Flash: DEATHTRAP with Beale and Groff
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 1, 2010


Estelle Parsons, who won an Oscar for playing ‘Blanche' in the legendary 1967 film 'Bonnie and Clyde', will make her West End stage debut starring as ‘Helga ten Dorp' in Ira Levin's thriller 'DEATHTRAP', which will open at the Noël Coward Theatre in London on Tuesday 7 September.

Groff Talks Deathtrap, GLEE, and More
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2010


With his West End debut quickly approaching, Jonathan Groff recently sat down with The Independent to talk about his upcoming role in Deathtrap, his involvement with GLEE, and everything in between.

Jonathan Groff And Simon Russell Beale To Star In West End's DEATHTRAP, Begins 8/21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2010


Actor and new GLEE heartthrob Jonathan Groff will star with the award-winning Simon Russell Beale in a new production of Ira Levin's comic murder thriller Deathtrap, beginning performances in London on August 21

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Holds Auditions for DEATHTRAP, 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2010


Deathtrap by Ira Levin: One of the great popular successes of recent Broadway history, this ingeniously constructed play offers a rare and skillful blending of two priceless theatrical ingredients-gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter.

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Holds Auditions for DEATHTRAP, 7/25
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 8, 2010


Deathtrap by Ira Levin: One of the great popular successes of recent Broadway history, this ingeniously constructed play offers a rare and skillful blending of two priceless theatrical ingredients-gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter.

Groff Hopeful for DEATHTRAP New York Transfer
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 13, 2010


Baz Bamigboye reports in the U.K. Daily Mail today that Estelle Parsons will join Jonathan Groff and Simon Russell Beale in the West End production of DEATHTRAP this fall. The role of the 'eccentric Dutch psychic' was orginally to be played by Anna Massey, however she recently withdrew from the project for personal reasons.

Parsons Replaces Massey in Beale & Groff-Led DEATHTRAP in the West End this Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 11, 2010


Baz Bamigboye reports in the U.K. Daily Mail today that Estelle Parsons will join Jonathan Groff and Simon Russell Beale in the West End production of DEATHTRAP this fall. The role of the 'eccentric Dutch psychic' was orginally to be played by Anna Massey, however she recently withdrew from the project for personal reasons.

Jonathan Groff And Simon Russell Beale To Star In West End's DEATHTRAP, Begins 8/21
by Charlie Piane - Apr 15, 2010


Actor and new GLEE heartthrob Jonathan Groff will star with the award-winning Simon Russell Beale in a new production of Ira Levin's comic murder thriller Deathtrap, beginning performances in London on August 21

RIALTO CHATTER: Warchus To Lead Russell Beale In West End 'DEATHTRAP'
by Eddie Varley - Jun 19, 2009


The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reports that Matthew Warchus, the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Direction of a Play for his work guiding Best Play honoree God of Carnage, will helm a new West End production of Ira Levin's 1978 Broadway play Deathtrap.

TV Detective 'Columbo' to Take the Rap on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2007


A theatrical mystery based on the TV classic 'Columbo' is headed for Broadway

Murray and Seldes to Engage in 'Conversation' in Westport
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2006


Marian Seldes and Brian Murray, two of Broadway's leading artists, who have played together in some of the 20th century's most daring plays, will talk about their careers, their friendship and their process of creation in 'Artists in Conversation,' presented by the Westport Arts Center, on Monday, September 25

New Group's 'Jean Brodie' Begins Previews Sept. 20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2006


The New Group's The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie will begin previews on September 20th for an October 9th opening

Hayley Mills Joins Richard Chamberlain in On Golden Pond Tour, Begins September 2006 in Fort Worth
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2005


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that Academy Award-winning film and stage star Hayley Mills will join legendary star Richard Chamberlain to headline the upcoming National Tour of the beloved play ON GOLDEN POND. The 30-week tour of the two-time 2005 Tony Award-nominated production will launch September 5, 2006 in Fort Worth, Texas at Bass Performance Hall. A complete list of touring cities and venues will be announced in the coming weeks.

Richard Chamberlain to Star in Tour of On Golden Pond Beginning September 2006
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2005


The tour of the two-time 2005 Tony Award-nominated production will launch September 2006.

Deathtrap FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Deathtrap have there been?
Deathtrap has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1978 and West End which opened in 2010.
What Tony Awards has Deathtrap been nominated for?
Best Play and , Best Direction of a Play for Robert Moore.
What awards has Deathtrap been nominated for?
Deathtrap has been nominated for several awards. It received nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards, with Marc B. Weiss being recognized for his work in this category. Additionally, the show was also nominated for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards, with William Ritman being acknowledged for his exceptional set design. These nominations highlight the talent and creativity displayed in Deathtrap's lighting and set design.

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