Buried Child 1979

Ages: 6+
Opened: June 20, 1979
Closing: September 29, 1979

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022


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Buried Child FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Buried Child have there been?
Buried Child has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1978, Off-Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1996, Off-Broadway which opened in 2016 and West End which opened in 2016.
What awards has Buried Child been nominated for?
Buried Child has been nominated for the Playwriting category at the Obie Awards for Sam Shepard.
What awards has Buried Child won?
Buried Child has won the Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for Sam Shepard.

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