A View From the Bridge 1965

Opened: January 28, 1965

A View From the Bridge - 1965 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Sheridan Square Playhouse
99 7th Avenue South New York, NY 10014

Set in 1950s Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone harbors a subconscious and jealous affection for his niece, Catherine, whom he is raising with his wife. When distant cousins arrive from Italy and one of them falls for Catherine, Eddie takes drastic measures to protect his fragile American Dream. Deeply relevant, A View From The Bridge wrestles with truths about family, the complexities of how we assimilate and, ultimately, how we view ourselves as Americans.



"A View from the Bridge" by Arthur Miller has earned significant recognition over its history on stage, highlighted by numerous awards across various productions. The 1997 New York revival was particularly successful, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, with leading actor Anthony LaPaglia receiving the Tony for Best Leading Actor in a Play. This production also garnered Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Allison Janney), and Outstanding Direction of a Play.



Scarlett Johansson won a Tony Award for her performance in the 2009 Broadway revival at the Cort Theatre, directed by Gregory Mosher. The revival was praised for its limited 14-week engagement which started with previews in late December 2009 and officially opened in January 2010.



The production that began at the Young Vic Theatre in London in 2014 before transferring to Broadway was recognized with the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, while its director, Ivo van Hove, won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play.



In London, the same Young Vic production had previously won three Laurence Olivier Awards in April 2015 for Best Actor (Mark Strong), Best Revival, and Best Director (Ivo van Hove), showcasing its critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic.



These awards underscore the play's enduring impact and the excellence of its various productions over the years​​.

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Long Wharf Theatre Adds Matinee Performance to A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024


Long Wharf Theatre has released tickets for an additional performance of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge on Wednesday, March 6 at 2:00 PM. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE DAILY ACT OF ART MAKING Exhibition Series Comes to NSU Art Museum This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024


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Photos: Get a First Look at Long Wharf Theatre's Site-Specific A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024


Long Wharf Theatre is presenting Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge. Get a first look at photos!

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by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024


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Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Long Wharf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024


Check out rehearsal photos of A View From the Bridge at Long Wharf Theatre!

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!

Long Wharf Theatre Announces Cast of Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023


Long Wharf Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its spring production of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, which will take place at the iconic waterfront Canal Dock Boathouse in New Haven from February 10 through March 10.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022


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PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE by Arthur Miller
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2020


During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, A View From the Bridge!

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A View From the Bridge FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A View From the Bridge have there been?
A View From the Bridge has had 10 productions including Broadway which opened in 1955, Off-Broadway which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 2010, West End which opened in 2015, Broadway which opened in 2015 and Immersive which opened in 2019.
What awards has A View From the Bridge been nominated for?
A View From the Bridge has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Director at the Drama Desk Awards for Ulu Grosbard. It was also nominated for Direction at the Obie Awards for Ulu Grosbard, and Performance at the Obie Awards for Robert Duvall.
What awards has A View From the Bridge won?
A View From the Bridge has won several awards. Ulu Grosbard won the Best Director award at the Drama Desk Awards, as well as the Direction award at the Obie Awards. Robert Duvall also received recognition for his performance in the play, winning an Obie Award.

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