I Am My Own Wife 2003

Opened: May 27, 2003
Closing: August 03, 2003

I Am My Own Wife - 2003 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Playwrights Horizons
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Based on a true story, and inspired by interviews conducted by the playwright over several years, I AM MY OWN WIFE tells the fascinating tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a real-life German transvestite who managed to survive both the Nazi onslaught and the repressive East German Communist regime.

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I Am My Own Wife FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of I Am My Own Wife have there been?
I Am My Own Wife has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2003.
What awards has I Am My Own Wife been nominated for?
I Am My Own Wife has been nominated for several awards. Moises Kaufman was nominated for Direction at the Obie Awards, while Jefferson Mays received a nomination for Performance. Derek McLane was nominated for Set Design at the Obie Awards and Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels. Moisés Kaufman also received a nomination for Outstanding Director at The Lortels, and David Lander was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels. Additionally, Playwrights Horizons received a nomination for Outstanding Solo Show at The Lortels.
What awards has I Am My Own Wife won?
I Am My Own Wife has won several awards, including the following: - Direction (Obie Awards) for Moises Kaufman - Performance (Obie Awards) for Jefferson Mays - Set design (Obie Awards) for Derek McLane - Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Moisés Kaufman - Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for David Lander - Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Derek McLane - Outstanding Solo Show (The Lortels) for Playwrights Horizons.

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