Prelude to a Kiss 1990

Opened: May 1, 1990
Closing: May 19, 1991

Prelude to a Kiss - 1990 - Broadway History , Info & More

Hayes Theatre (Broadway)
240 West 44th St. New York, NY

Despite her pessimistic outlook on life, Rita Boyle, a liberal, free-spirited aspiring graphic designer who earns a living as a bartender, falls in love with and marries Peter Hoskins. At their wedding, the couple is approached by an elderly man who requests permission to kiss the bride. When he does, their spirits switch places, leaving Peter with an aged man's soul inside his newly wed bride.



Neither Peter nor the wedding guests grasp what has happened. Peter leaves the wedding with a woman he believes is Rita. During their honeymoon, he comes to realize that Rita's body is no longer inhabited by Rita's true personality. He must find the old man and keep his love for Rita alive despite the fact that she is now in a very different body. (Photo by Peter Gould)

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Prelude to a Kiss FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Prelude to a Kiss have there been?
Prelude to a Kiss has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 2007 and Broadway which opened in 2007.
What Tony Awards has Prelude to a Kiss been nominated for?
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What awards has Prelude to a Kiss been nominated for?
Prelude to a Kiss has been nominated for several awards including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Craig Lucas, Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Norman Rene, Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Craig Lucas, and Best Off Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Prelude to a Kiss won?
Prelude to a Kiss has won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director - Play for Norman Rene, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play for Craig Lucas, and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off Broadway Play.

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