The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? 2002

Opened: March 10, 2002
Closing: December 15, 2002

The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? - 2002 - Broadway History , Info & More

John Golden Theatre (Broadway)
252 West 45th St. New York, NY

When it's a play by Edward Albee, the master of American absurdist theater with his wry dialogue and unsympathetic depictions of modern life, it's bound to push boundaries and be unexpected. Albee himself in an interview said about the 2002 Tony Award winner for Best Play The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? "Imagine what you can't imagine"; and the play delivers a wickedly funny and searing exploration of tolerance and the chaotic fragility of human relationships. Upfront, the premise of The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? is a man in love with a goat. Yet, Albee goes further. Amid the clever and hilarious dialogue, he examines the confounding and often irrational nature of love and the anguish of loneliness amidst what appears to be a happy world. The title refers to the song "Who is Sylvia" Proteus sings to woo his intended in Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? will woo audiences in surprising ways in an unforgettable theatrical experience.

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The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? have there been?
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002 and West End which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? been nominated for?
Best Play , , .
What Tony Awards has The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? won?
Best Play, .
What awards has The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? been nominated for?
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Edward Albee, the Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Play for Edward Albee, and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Broadway Play.
What awards has The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? won?
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? has won several awards. It received the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Edward Albee, the playwright, was also awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. Additionally, it won the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outstanding Broadway Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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