Sleuth 1970

Opened: November 12, 1970
Closing: October 13, 1973

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Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

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SLEUTH Debuts at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024


An elaborate game of cat and mouse is set to open on the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) mainstage with the February 8 premiere of Sleuth.

Review: Classic Theatre Festival's Production of SLEUTH in Ottawa
by Courtney Castelino - Aug 14, 2023


What did our critic think of SLEUTH at Arts Court Theatre? Ottawa’s Classic Theatre Festival’s second show of the summer is currently underway with its production of Sleuth. Written by Anthony Shaffer, Sleuth was first presented in Britain in early 1970 before transferring to the U.S. later that year.

SLEUTH Comes To The New Vic In Santa Barbara In June
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022


Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the fifth and final show of its 2021-2022 Season, one of the most iconic and celebrated thrillers ever written, SLEUTH, by Anthony Shaffer and directed by Jenny Sullivan. SLEUTH begins previews on Thursday, June 9 at 7:30pm, opens on Saturday, June 11 at 8:00pm and runs through Sunday, June 26, 2022 at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara. 

Great Lakes Theater to Commence the Second Half its 2019-20 Season With SLEUTH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020


Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland's Classic Company, commences the second half its 2019-20 season with the ultimate whodunit thriller, Sleuth. The world-class production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, February 14 - March 8, 2020. Great Lakes Theater's Producing Artistic Director, Charles Fee, directs the production.

YOU GAME, A New Adaptation Of Anthony Shaffer's SLEUTH, Comes to Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2019


Anthony Shaffer's Tony Award winning Sleuth is to be adapted by Murphy Ra Entertainment, taking the male role of Milo Tindle and shifting the character to become Bella Lanson, an actress. The swap will create added challenges to the older character of Jack Guest (previously Andrew Wyke) on new levels of gender and patriarchy, on top of the twisty game play the original script is so famous for.

Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA! Premieres At Cortland Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2019


Cortland Repertory Theatre takes audiences on a trip to the Greek Islands, and back to 1970's music, with their next high-energy summer production, the hit musical "Mamma Mia"! Featuring the extremely popular music by the iconic pop group ABBA, the music and lyrics for this show are written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, with some songs with Stig Anderson, and the book is written by Catherine Johnson. 

BWW Interview: Wil Love and Carl Schurr, Veteran Actors Of The Everyman Theatre
by Charles Shubow - Dec 26, 2018


I have been a huge fan of both Wil Love and Carl Schurr for many years. They are currently both performing in Everyman Theatre's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST which ends its run Dec. 30, 2018. They have become two patriarchs of the Baltimore theatre scene. Since their meeting at Center Stage in 1971, they have performed, produced, and adapted hundreds of performances both regionally and nationally. Now in their 10th year as Resident Company Members at Everyman Theatre, Wil and Carl have plenty of war stories and advice to share. I connected with these two venerable performances to learn more about their story.

Who Will Win at the 2018 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special - Jun 10, 2018


The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 10th at 8/9c hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

Mayo Performing Arts Center Announces Program Listings for January - February 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2017


Mayo Performing Arts Center has announced listings for its upcoming January/February programming. See the full lineup below!

Fulton Theatre Opens SLEUTH This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2017


The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre is proud to present the classic stage mystery Sleuth, October 3 through October 29. Join us and get caught up in the game that is sure to have you asking yourself where does imagination end and the reality begin?

FIAF Announces 2017 Crossing the Line Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


The French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, has announced the Crossing the Line Festival 2017, the eleventh annual edition of its path-breaking fall arts festival.

FIAF Welcomes Global Lineup for 2017 Crossing the Line Festival
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017


The French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, presents Crossing the Line Festival 2017, the eleventh annual edition of its path-breaking fall arts festival.

FIAF Announces Global Lineup for 2017 Crossing the Line Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2017


The French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, has announced the Crossing the Line Festival 2017, the eleventh annual edition of its path-breaking fall arts festival.

FIAF Announces 2017 Crossing the Line Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2017


The French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, has announced the Crossing the Line Festival 2017, the eleventh annual edition of its path-breaking fall arts festival.

Who Will Win at the 2017 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 8, 2017


The 71st Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 11th at 8/9c hosted by Kevin Spacey. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

Kavinoky Theatre to Celebrate Annual Fundraiser Kavinoky Kavalkade
by Julie Musbach - Mar 25, 2017


The Kavinoky Theatre announces it's annual fundraiser 11th annual KAVINOKY KAVALKADE!

Peter Shaffer's EQUUS to Make Theatre Rhinoceros Debut This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2016


EQUUS by Peter Shaffer will have its Theatre Rhinoceros premiere for a limited engagement - 17 performances only - 3 weeks! The show plays Nov. 25 - Dec. 10, 2016.

Peter Shaffer's EQUUS to Make Theatre Rhinoceros Debut This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2016


EQUUS by Peter Shaffer will have its Theatre Rhinoceros premiere for a limited engagement - 17 performances only - 3 weeks! The show plays Nov. 25 - Dec. 10, 2016.

Who Will Win at the 2016 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 10, 2016


The 70th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 12th at 8/9c hosted by James Corden. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize.

BWW Review: Pull on Your Deerstalkers for SLEUTH at Allenberry
by Marakay Rogers - Oct 23, 2015


Two men. One woman. A fortune in jewelry. Which of the latter two is more important to those first two, and what will they do to get it? What won't they do? Ryan Gibbs directs.

Who Will Win the 2015 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 6, 2015


The 69th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 7th at 8/9c hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long award season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize. 

Allenberry Playhouse to Open 66th Season with PLAZA SUITE, 4/22-5/10
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2015


Neil Simon's award-winning comedy Plaza Suite opens the 66th Season of Allenberry Playhouse from April 22 through May 10.

CABARET to Air on Reel 13 this Month
by Tyler Peterson - May 2, 2014


With Alan Cumming and Michelle Williams currently starring in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of 'Cabaret' on the Great White Way, Reel 13 broadcasts Bob Fosse's Oscar-winning movie version. The legendary Broadway director and choreographer brought him and star Liza Minnelli Academy Awards. In fact, the 1972 film still holds the record for most Oscar wins in a single year without winning the 'Best Picture' category, copping eight in all. (The Godfather received that prize.)

BWW Reviews: Revisiting Anthony Bidulka's Russell Quant Series with AMUSE BOUCHE
by Marakay Rogers - Oct 24, 2013


Now in the midst of the new Adam Saint series, the veteran mystery author is the creator of one of the great gay PI's, Saskatoon's Russell Quant, whose series is in re-issue now

Finborough Theatre Celebrates David Storey's 80th Birthday with EARLY DAYS, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2013


Celebrating the 80th birthday of playwright and novelist David Storey, the first London production in over 30 years - and the first production in London since the original National Theatre production- David Storey's Early Days plays at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of nine Today and Monday evening and Tuesday matinee performances from tonight, 16 June 2013 (Press Night: Monday 17 June 2013 at 7.30pm).

Sleuth FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Sleuth have there been?
Sleuth has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1970.
What Tony Awards has Sleuth been nominated for?
Best Play , Best Direction of a Play for Clifford Williams and Best Lighting Design for William Ritman .
What Tony Awards has Sleuth won?
Best Play, Best Direction of a Play for Clifford Williams , Best Lighting Design for William Ritman , .
What awards has Sleuth been nominated for?
Sleuth has been nominated for several awards. Anthony Quayle was nominated for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards, while Keith Baxter was also nominated for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Sleuth won?
Sleuth has won several awards, including Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Anthony Quayle and Outstanding Performances (Drama Desk Awards) for Keith Baxter.

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