The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe Revival 2000

Opened: November 16, 2000
Closing: May 20, 2001

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe - 2000 - Broadway History , Info & More

Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe is a comedy that transcends time and space, warping through an eclectic assortment of wildly different characters including Trudy - a homeless hoarder with psychic abilities. According to Trudy, those psychic abilities come from her umbrella hat and are controlled by aliens from outer space who are - you guessed it! - searching for signs of intelligent life in the universe.



The Search For Signs... was made famous on stage and screen by Lily Tomlin in the mid-1980's and was later remounted by her and Jane Wagner on Broadway in 2000, that year winning the Tony for Best Revival of a Play.

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The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe have there been?
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1985, Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play for Tomlin and Wagner Theatricalz.
What awards has The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe been nominated for?
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe has been nominated for the Outstanding Revival - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe won?
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe has won the Outstanding Revival - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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