The Lights 1993

Opened: October 13, 1993
Closing: December 12, 1993

The Lights - 1993 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

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The Lights FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Lights have there been?
The Lights has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1993.
What awards has The Lights been nominated for?
The Lights has been nominated for several awards. Christopher McCann was nominated for Performance at the Obie Awards, Howard Korder was nominated for Playwriting at the Obie Awards, Mark Wing-Davey was nominated for Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Christopher Akerlind was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards, and Howard Korder was nominated for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has The Lights won?
The Lights has won several awards, including the Performance (Obie Awards) for Christopher McCann and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Howard Korder. The show also received the Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mark Wing-Davey, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Christopher Akerlind, and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Howard Korder.

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