Molly Sweeney 1995

Ages: 13+
Opened: December 26, 1995
Closing: May 12, 1996

Molly Sweeney - 1995 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Laura Pels Theatre
Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre 111 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036

Molly has lived in happy, capable, and independent darkness since she was ten months old. When Frank, her restless, unemployed, and enthusiastic husband, makes her blindness his latest cause, he recruits Dr. Rice, a once-famous surgeon who, despite being half-drowned in Irish whiskey, agrees to attempt to restore Molly’s sight.



When the bandages come off, Molly, Frank, and Mr. Rice discover the differences between seeing and understanding as they face the terrible consequences of a medical miracle.

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Molly Sweeney FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Molly Sweeney have there been?
Molly Sweeney has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1995, Off-Broadway which opened in 2011 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.
What awards has Molly Sweeney been nominated for?
Molly Sweeney has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Brian Friel, Best Off Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Play at The Lortels for Roundabout Theatre Company, Outstanding Play at The Lortels for The Gate Theatre, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Alfred Molina.
What awards has Molly Sweeney won?
Molly Sweeney has won several awards, including the Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Brian Friel. The play also received the Best Off Broadway Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The Roundabout Theatre Company and The Gate Theatre were both recognized with the Outstanding Play award at The Lortels. Additionally, Alfred Molina's performance in Molly Sweeney earned him the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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