Heartbreak House Revival 1983

Ages: 10+
Opened: December 7, 1983
Closing: February 05, 1984

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Circle in the Square (Broadway)
1633 Broadway at 50th St. New York, NY

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Heartbreak House FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Heartbreak House have there been?
Heartbreak House has had 9 productions including Broadway which opened in 1920, Broadway which opened in 1938, Broadway which opened in 1959, Off-Broadway which opened in 1976, Off-Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2006 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has Heartbreak House been nominated for?
Heartbreak House has been nominated for two Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Costume Design for Jane Greenwood and Best Revival for Circle in the Square.
What awards has Heartbreak House been nominated for?
Heartbreak House has been nominated for the Outstanding Revival of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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