Sight Unseen 2004

Opened: May 25, 2004
Closing: July 25, 2004

Sight Unseen - 2004 - Broadway History , Info & More

Biltmore Theatre
261-5 West 47th St. New York, NY

Laura Linney stars in Sight Unseen, by Donald Margulies. The play centers on celebrated artist Jonathan Waxman who, despite immense popularity, yearns for something more in his life. His soul-searching leads him to visit an old girlfriend he selfishly dismissed over a decade before. Daniel Sullivan directs.

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Sight Unseen FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Sight Unseen have there been?
Sight Unseen has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2004 and Broadway which opened in 2004.
What awards has Sight Unseen been nominated for?
Sight Unseen has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Donald Margulies.

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