Freak 1998

Opened: February 12, 1998
Closing: July 04, 1998

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Video: John Leguizamo Shares That His New Play Will Premiere This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024


John Leguizamo has revealed details of his next play! When chatting on the show Live! With Kelly and Mark, Leguizamo shared that his next stage show is in the works and set to premiere this year.

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Broadway Licensing Global has acquired all works by playwright and actor, John Leguizamo. Learn more aboutt he titles here!

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by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2023


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The Cell Theatre Announces 2023 Programming Featuring Over 30 Resident Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022


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by Carian Lynée Parker - Apr 21, 2022


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2021


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VIDEO: On This Day, February 12- John Leguizamo Brings FREAK to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2021


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VIDEO: John Leguizamo Talks Latinx Representation on SiriusXM Radio
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 10, 2020


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by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 7, 2020


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by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2020


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Freak FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Freak have there been?
Freak has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1998.
What Tony Awards has Freak been nominated for?
Best Play , .
What awards has Freak been nominated for?
Freak has been nominated for several awards. John Leguizamo, the lead actor in the show, was nominated for the One Person Solo Performance category at the Drama Desk Awards. He was also nominated for the Best Solo Performance category at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. These nominations recognize the outstanding performances by John Leguizamo in the show.
What awards has Freak won?
Freak has won the One Person Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for John Leguizamo, as well as the Best Solo Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for John Leguizamo.

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