Spoon River Anthology 1963

Opened: September 29, 1963

Spoon River Anthology - 1963 - Broadway History , Info & More

Belasco Theatre (Broadway)
111 West 44th St. New York, NY

In Jimmy Maize's sweeping re-imagining of Edgar Lee Masters' seminal 1915 book of poetry, a cast of one-hundred brings to life the collection of epitaphs that vividly depict life in the fictional Midwestern town of Spoon River, as told from the perspective of its deceased residents. Maize's epic adaptation incorporates live music, and dance, giving new life to the innovative spirit of Masters' work and updating it for contemporary audiences.

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Spoon River Anthology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Spoon River Anthology have there been?
Spoon River Anthology has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1963, London Fringe which opened in 1964 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1973.

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