Private Lives Revival 1969

Ages: 8+
Opened: December 4, 1969
Closing: May 30, 1970

Private Lives - 1969 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway)
235 W. 44th St. New York, NY

Revived in 2002 by the Royal National Theatre in a production that sparkled on Broadway, Private Lives is one of the most sophisticated, entertaining plays ever written. Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance, reignite the old spark and impulsively elope. After days of being reunited, they again find their fiery romance alternating between passions of love and anger. Their aggrieved spouses appear and a roundelay of affiliations ensues as the women first stick together, then apart, and new partnerships are formed. A uniquely humorous play boasting numerous successful Broadway runs with stars like Coward himself, Laurence Olivier, Tallulah Bankhead, Gertrude Lawrence, Tammy Grimes, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

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Private Lives FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Private Lives have there been?
Private Lives has had 17 productions including West End which opened in 1930, Broadway which opened in 1931, Broadway which opened in 1931, Broadway which opened in 1948, Off-Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1969, Broadway which opened in 1975, Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 1992, Broadway which opened in 1992, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002, West End which opened in 2010, Broadway which opened in 2011, West End which opened in 2013, UK Tour which opened in 2021 and West End which opened in 2023.
What awards has Private Lives been nominated for?
Private Lives has received nominations for several prestigious awards. Brian Bedford, who delivered an outstanding performance, was nominated for the Outstanding Performance category at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, he was also nominated for the Best Performance category at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Private Lives and Brian Bedford received in the theater community.
What awards has Private Lives won?
Private Lives has won several awards for its outstanding performances. Brian Bedford received the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards, and also won the Best Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. These accolades recognize the exceptional talent and skill displayed by Brian Bedford in the production of Private Lives.

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