The Invention Of Love 2001

Opened: March 29, 2001
Closing: June 30, 2001

The Invention Of Love - 2001 - Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

The Invention of Love is a 1997 play by Tom Stoppard portraying the life of poet A. E. Housman, focusing specifically on his personal life and love for a college classmate. The play is written from the viewpoint of Housman dealing with his memories towards the end of his life and contains many classical allusions.

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The Invention Of Love FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Invention Of Love have there been?
The Invention Of Love has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2001 and Broadway which opened in 2001.
What Tony Awards has The Invention Of Love been nominated for?
Best Play and , Best Direction of a Play for Jack O'Brien.
What awards has The Invention Of Love been nominated for?
The Invention Of Love has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director - Play for Jack O'Brien at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design for Brian MacDevitt at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Play for Tom Stoppard at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Set Design of a Play for Bob Crowley at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play for Jack O'Brien at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design for Brian MacDevitt at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Scenic Design for Bob Crowley at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Brian MacDevitt.
What awards has The Invention Of Love won?
The Invention Of Love has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Jack O'Brien received the Outstanding Director - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards, while Brian MacDevitt won the Outstanding Lighting Design award. Tom Stoppard was recognized with the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards, and Bob Crowley won the Outstanding Set Design of a Play award. The show also received the Outstanding Broadway Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, with Jack O'Brien winning the Outstanding Director of a Play award and Brian Macdevitt winning the Outstanding Lighting Design award. Additionally, Bob Crowley won the Outstanding Scenic Design award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Brian MacDevitt won the Lighting Design award at The Hewes Awards.

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