Dinner with Friends 1999

Opened: November 4, 1999
Closing: May 27, 2001

Dinner with Friends - 1999 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Dinner with Friends, written by Donald Margulies, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that delves into the complexities of long-term friendships and the challenges of navigating marital strain.



The play centers on two couples, Tom and Beth, and Gabe and Karen. They've been close friends for years, often socializing and sharing life's ups and downs over meals together. However, the comfortable dynamic is shattered when Tom announces he's leaving Beth. The following dinner gatherings become a poignant exploration of the fallout from this divorce.



As the play progresses, we see the impact of the breakup on both couples. Tom and Beth grapple with the emotional toll of ending their marriage, while Gabe and Karen struggle to maintain their own relationship amidst the turmoil. The play explores themes of communication breakdown, infidelity, shifting friendships, and the difficulty of coping with change. Margulies utilizes witty dialogue and insightful observations to create a nuanced portrait of human relationships, leaving audiences to contemplate the fragility of love and the enduring power of friendship.

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Dinner with Friends FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Dinner with Friends have there been?
Dinner with Friends has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1999 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2014.
What awards has Dinner with Friends been nominated for?
Dinner with Friends has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Daniel Sullivan, Outstanding Off Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Play at The Lortels for Mark Balsom, Mitchell Maxwell, Victoria Maxwell, Mari Nakachi, and Ted Tulchin. The play was also nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with Donald Margulies as the playwright. At the Drama Desk Awards, Dinner with Friends received nominations for Outstanding Director - Play for Daniel Sullivan, Outstanding New Play for Donald Margulies, and Outstanding Set Design - Play for Neil Patel.
What awards has Dinner with Friends won?
Dinner with Friends has won several awards, including Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Daniel Sullivan. It has also won Outstanding Off Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The Lortels recognized the play with several awards, including Outstanding Play for Mark Balsom, Mitchell Maxwell, Victoria Maxwell, Mari Nakachi, and Ted Tulchin. Dinner with Friends also received The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, awarded to Donald Margulies. At the Drama Desk Awards, the play won Outstanding Director - Play for Daniel Sullivan, Outstanding New Play for Donald Margulies, and Outstanding Set Design - Play for Neil Patel.

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