Present Laughter Revival 1996

Opened: November 18, 1996
Closing: April 20, 1997

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Walter Kerr Theatre (Broadway)
219 West 48th St. New York, NY

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Present Laughter FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Present Laughter have there been?
Present Laughter has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1946, Broadway which opened in 1958, Broadway which opened in 1982, Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 2010, Broadway which opened in 2017 and West End which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has Present Laughter been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play for David RichenthalBest Revival of a Play for Anita Waxman and Best Revival of a Play for Jujamcyn Theaters.
What awards has Present Laughter been nominated for?
Present Laughter has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Revival - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Allison Janney received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Revival - Play at the Drama Desk Awards, and Derek McLane received a nomination for Outstanding Set Design - Play at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Present Laughter won?
Present Laughter has won several awards, including Best Revival - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Allison Janney received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in the play. Present Laughter also won the Outstanding Revival - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. Derek McLane was recognized for Outstanding Set Design - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on Present Laughter.

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