In Shakespeares classic comedy of gender identity and mistaken identities, a shipwreck off the coast of Illyria separates the twin siblings Viola and Sebastian. After Viola lands safely on shore, with Sebastian presumed dead, Viola pretends to be a man called Cesario and finds a job as servant to the Duke Orsino. Orsino is in love with Olivia, who is deep in grief over the death of brother and refuses to see Orsino. Orsino sends Cesario to deliver a message, but the situation becomes more complicated when Olivia falls in love with Viola/Cesario, believing her to be a man. That and further mischief in Olivias court cause much confusion before the final resolution.
Authors
- Anthony Cochrane
- David Amram
- David Erlanger
- Duncan Sheik
- Ellen Bower
- Galt MacDermot
- Peter Golub
- Robert Richmond
- Rupert Holmes
- Thomas Campion
- William Shakespeare
Tony Awards and Nominations for Twelfth Night
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Best Revival of a Play | |
| 2014 | Best Revival of a Play |
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