What the Butler Saw 1989

Opened: February 15, 1989
Closing: May 10, 1989

What the Butler Saw - 1989 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Manhattan Theatre Club Stage I
131 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019

What the Butler Saw is a farcical play by English playwright, John Kingsley “Joe” Orton. First performed in 1969, after Orton’s death, the play is about a doctor in a psychiatric home who tries to seduce the woman he wants for a secretary, and their attempts to hide an incident during the interview. The play was Orton’s attempt to revive comedy and farce in theatre at the time. Orton is remembered for his daring attempts to shock and amuse audiences; darkly farcical modern plays are known as “Ortonesque.” His first novel, Head to Toe, was published posthumously.

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What the Butler Saw FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of What the Butler Saw have there been?
What the Butler Saw has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1970, Off-Broadway which opened in 1981, Off-Broadway which opened in 1989, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000 and West End which opened in 2012.
What awards has What the Butler Saw been nominated for?
What the Butler Saw has been nominated for the Performance category at the Theatre World Awards for Joanne Whalley-Kilmer.
What awards has What the Butler Saw won?
What the Butler Saw has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Joanne Whalley-Kilmer.

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