The Scarlet Pimpernel 1999

Ages: 12+
Opened: September 10, 1999
Closing: January 02, 2000

The Scarlet Pimpernel - 1999 - Broadway History , Info & More

Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway)
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

Based on the novel by Baroness Orczy

An Englishman pretends to be a fop, as he heads a group of his countrymen to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine.

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The Scarlet Pimpernel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Scarlet Pimpernel have there been?
The Scarlet Pimpernel has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1999 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.
What awards has The Scarlet Pimpernel been nominated for?
The Scarlet Pimpernel has been nominated for the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for Frank Wildhorn.
What awards has The Scarlet Pimpernel won?
The Scarlet Pimpernel has won the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for Frank Wildhorn.

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