The Atheist 2008

Run Time:
1 hour and 45 minutes with one intermission
Opened: October 12, 2008
Closing: January 04, 2009

The Atheist - 2008 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Barrow Street Theatre
27 Barrow Street New York, NY 10014

Campbell Scott plays a crooked journalist who will do anything to make news. When Augustine turns a prominent local politician's tawdry tastes into a front page headline, the scandal backlashes with shocking consequences.

The Atheist - 2008 - Off-Broadway Cast

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The Atheist FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Atheist have there been?
The Atheist has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2008.
What awards has The Atheist been nominated for?
The Atheist has been nominated for the Outstanding Solo Performance category at the Drama Desk Awards. Campbell Scott was nominated for this award.

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