High Society 1998

Opened: April 27, 1998
Closing: August 30, 1998

High Society - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on the play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry


Based on the movie High Society owned by Turner Entertainment Co.

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High Society FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of High Society have there been?
High Society has had 4 productions including West End which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1998 and West End which opened in 2005.
What awards has High Society been nominated for?
High Society has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has High Society won?
High Society has won several awards, including the Outstanding Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards. It also won the Best Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. These accolades recognize the excellence of High Society in the world of musical theater.

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