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Who Played Eddie in A View From the Bridge

Eddie is a role in A View From the Bridge, a play that opened Off-Broadway in 1965.

Set in 1950s Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone harbors a subconscious and jealous affection for his niece, Catherine, whom he is raising with his wife. When distant cousins arrive from Italy and one of them falls for Catherine, Eddie takes drastic measures to protect his fragile American Dream. Deeply relevant, A View From The Bridge wrestles with truths about family, the complexities of how we assimilate and, ultimately, how we view ourselves as Americans. "A View from the Bridge" by Arthur Miller has earned significant recognition over its history on stage, highlighted by numerous awards across various productions. The 1997 New York revival was particularly successful, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, with leading actor Anthony LaPaglia receiving the Tony for Best Leading Actor in a Play. This production also garnered Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Allison Janney), and Outstanding Direction of a Play. Scarlett Johansson won a Tony Award for her performance in the 2009 Broadway revival at the Cort Theatre, directed by Gregory Mosher. The revival was praised for its limited 14-week engagement which started with previews in late December 2009 and officially opened in January 2010. The production that began at the Young Vic Theatre in London in 2014 before transferring to Broadway was recognized with the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, while its director, Ivo van Hove, won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play. In London, the same Young Vic production had previously won three Laurence Olivier Awards in April 2015 for Best Actor (Mark Strong), Best Revival, and Best Director (Ivo van Hove), showcasing its critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. These awards underscore the play's enduring impact and the excellence of its various productions over the years​​.

10 actors have played Eddie in A View From the Bridge.

View full cast of A View From the Bridge

Performer Production Opened
James Tolkan Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Robert Duvall Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Michael Baseleon Broadway A View From the Bridge 1983
Tony Lo Bianco Broadway A View From the Bridge 1983
Anthony LaPaglia Broadway A View From the Bridge 1997
Armand Schultz Broadway A View From the Bridge 1997
John Speredakos Broadway A View From the Bridge 1997
Tony Danza Broadway A View From the Bridge 1997
Anthony DeSando Broadway A View From The Bridge 2010
Liev Schreiber Broadway A View From The Bridge 2010

Other Roles in A View From the Bridge

Role Production Opened
"Submarine" Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Alfieri Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Beatrice Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Catherine Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Eddie Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
First Immigration Officer Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Louis Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Marco Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Mike Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Mr. Lipari Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Mrs. Lipari Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Rodolpho Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Second Immigration Officer Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965
Tony Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge 1965

“Eddie” Also Appears In

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Cost of Living Off-Broadway 2017
Shear Madness Off-Broadway 2015
13 Los Angeles 2007
Good Vibrations Broadway 2005
Movin' Out Broadway 2002
The Wild Party Off-Broadway 2000
Conversations With My Father Broadway 1992
Lost in Yonkers Broadway 1991
Hurlyburly Broadway 1984
Fool for Love Off-Broadway 1983
Blood Brothers West End 1983
Pump Boys and Dinettes Broadway 1982
The Rocky Horror Show Broadway 1975
Mack & Mabel Broadway 1974
The Sunshine Boys Broadway 1972
70, Girls, 70 Broadway 1971
I Can Get It for You Wholesale Broadway 1962
Anna Lucasta Broadway 1947
Sweet Adeline Broadway 1929

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