Venus in Fur 2010

Ages: 6+
Opened: January 26, 2010
Closing: March 28, 2010

Venus in Fur - 2010 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

East 13th Street/CSC Theatre
136 East 13th Street New York, NY 10003

From playwright David Ives and director Walter Bobbie, the creative team behind CSC's critically acclaimed production of New Jerusalem, comes Venus in Fur, a new play based on one of literature's most infamous erotic novels. Venus in Fur goes behind the scenes to an audition for a play in which the lines between fantasy and reality, seduction and power, and love and hate blur.

Venus in Fur - 2010 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Venus in Fur FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Venus in Fur have there been?
Venus in Fur has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2010, Broadway which opened in 2012, Broadway which opened in 2012 and West End which opened in 2017.
What awards has Venus in Fur been nominated for?
Venus in Fur has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for Anita Yavich, Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Walter Bobbie, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Nina Arianda.
What awards has Venus in Fur won?
Venus in Fur has won several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for Anita Yavich and Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Walter Bobbie. Additionally, Nina Arianda received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in the show.

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