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Opened: November 5, 1941

Blithe Spirit - 1941 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Blithe Spirit is a classic comedy play, written by Noël Coward in 1941. The play follows the story of novelist Charles Condomine who, hoping to gather material for his next book, invites eccentric medium Madame Arcati to conduct a séance in his home. The séance proves a little too successful when it accidentally conjures the ghost of Charles' deceased first wife, Elvira. This comedic situation unfolds as Charles struggles to deal with his formidable first wife's return, all while trying to keep it a secret from his very much alive second wife, Ruth. The play was a massive success, running for nearly 2,000 performances in London's West End alone. It has been revived numerous times and even adapted into a 1945 film of the same name.



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Blithe Spirit FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Blithe Spirit have there been?
Blithe Spirit has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1941, Broadway which opened in 1943, Broadway which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2011, West End which opened in 2014, US Tour which opened in 2014 and West End which opened in 2021.
What awards has Blithe Spirit been nominated for?
Blithe Spirit has been nominated for the Best Foreign Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. The nomination is for Noel Coward's work on the show.
What awards has Blithe Spirit won?
Blithe Spirit has won the Best Foreign Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Noel Coward.

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