A Walk in the Woods 1988

Opened: February 28, 1988
Closing: June 26, 1988

A Walk in the Woods - 1988 - Broadway History , Info & More

Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY

A Walk in the Woods is a 1988 play by Lee Blessing. It depicts the developing relationship between two arms limitation negotiators, one Russian and one American, over a year of negotiation. The play was nominated for both a Tony award and a Pulitzer Prize.

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A Walk in the Woods FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Walk in the Woods have there been?
A Walk in the Woods has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1988, Broadway which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 2014 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has A Walk in the Woods been nominated for?
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What awards has A Walk in the Woods been nominated for?
A Walk in the Woods has been nominated for several prestigious awards. It was nominated for the BBC Award for the Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards, recognizing the outstanding work of Lee Blessing. Additionally, the play was also nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, another highly esteemed accolade, again acknowledging the remarkable achievement of Lee Blessing. These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that A Walk in the Woods has received in the theater industry.

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