Deathtrap 1978 - Articles Page 3.4

Opened: February 26, 1978
Closing: June 13, 1982

Deathtrap - 1978 - Broadway History , Info & More

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261-5 West 47th St. New York, NY

Comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been conducting at a nearby college—a thriller that Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway smash. Sidney’s plan, devised with his wife’s help, is to offer collaboration to the student for co-credit. Or is it? DEATHTRAP provides twists and turns of devilish cleverness, and offers hilariously sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be spellbound until the very last moment.

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Darlinghurst Theatre Company Announces 2015 Season
by Anna Bencivengo - Oct 13, 2014


Darlinghurst Theatre Company's inaugural season in the iconic Eternity Playhouse has enjoyed wide critical acclaim. The 2015 program, announced today, promises a dynamic season full of inspiration, passion and life and will showcase an Australian premiere and three Sydney premieres.

Jay Sullivan, Jeffrey Bean and James Black Lead DRACULA, Beginning Tonight at the Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2014


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for Dracula, the Original Vampire Play, the second production in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season. Featuring iconic costume and set designs by Edward Gorey, the Alley's production is based on the original 1927 adaptation of the classic thriller that marvelously balances the menace of the horror tale with sophisticated satire.

Jay Sullivan, Jeffrey Bean and James Black to Lead DRACULA at the Alley Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2014


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for Dracula, the Original Vampire Play, the second production in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season. Featuring iconic costume and set designs by Edward Gorey, the Alley's production is based on the original 1927 adaptation of the classic thriller that marvelously balances the menace of the horror tale with sophisticated satire.

Anjelica Huston, Mia Farrow, Carol Burnett, Alan Alda & More Will Rotate Through All-Star Broadway Revival of A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS at the Nederlander
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 31, 2014


A.R. Gurney's enduring romance about first loves and second chances, LOVE LETTERS, will have its first Broadway revival, beginning performances Saturday, September 13, 2014, at 8pm, at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41 Street).

BWW Reviews: DEATHTRAP at The Engeman
by Melissa Giordano - Jul 31, 2014


Ira Levin's Deathtrap is no doubt produced often since its Broadway staging in 1978. Therefore, you need something to entice you to see this Tony nominated play and I've just the thing.

Spotlight Theatre Presents DEATHTRAP, Now thru 5/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2014


Spotlight Theatre Company will produce the Ira Levin comedy-thriller, Deathtrap, opening tonight, April 5, and running through Saturday, May 3, 2014. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $21 for General Admission and $19 for Students/Seniors. All matinees are only $16. Performances will be held at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver.

Spotlight Theatre to Present DEATHTRAP, 4/5-5/3
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 2, 2014


Spotlight Theatre Company will produce the Ira Levin comedy-thriller, Deathtrap, opening Saturday, April 5, and running through Saturday, May 3, 2014. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $21 for General Admission and $19 for Students/Seniors. All matinees are only $16. Performances will be held at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver.

BWW Reviews: Pioneer Theatre Company's DEATHTRAP is a Tightly Wound Ticking Clock of a Production
by Tyler Hinton - Mar 31, 2014


Pioneer Theatre Company's DEATHTRAP is well crafted all around, with superior direction, design, and performances. Director May Adrales has triumphed in creating a tightly wound ticking clock of a production that engages and satisfies.

Pioneer Theatre Company Stages DEATHTRAP, Now thru 4/12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2014


Pioneer Theatre Company presents the comedy-thriller Deathtrap by Ira Levin, today, March 28 through April 12, 2014.

BWW Reviews: DEATHTRAP Blends a Murder Mystery Thriller with Comedy
by Barry Lenny - Mar 23, 2014


There are twists and turns and red herrings galore, and plenty of laughs to keep the audience entertained.

Pioneer Theatre Company to Stage DEATHTRAP, 3/28-4/12
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2014


Written in 1978, Deathtrap still holds the record for longest-running comedy thriller on Broadway. Sidney Bruhl is a playwright desperately in need of a hit. Just in time, a former student sends him the manuscript of his first play, a murder mystery called Deathtrap. Sidney smells a hit, but he's never been that fond of sharing credit. TIME Magazine said, 'If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter, try Deathtrap.'

BWW Reviews: DEATHTRAP - Twists, Turns and Humor Excite at GLT
by Roy Berko - Feb 24, 2014


Overheard at intermission of 'DEATHTRAP' at Great Lakes Theater: 'I never expected that to happen!' Response: 'I've seen this before and what's coming up in the second act is even more surprising!'

Milburn Stone Theatre Kicks Off 2014 with Ira Levin's DEATHTRAP! Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2014


The Milburn Stone Theatre begins 2014 with one of the longest running broadway plays of all time, Ira Levin's DEATHTRAP! Levin, author of such notable classic stories of horror and suspense as Rosemary's Baby, The Boys From Brazil and The Stepford Wives won his second Edgar award (an award presented to notable mystery and suspense writers, named after Edgar Allen Poe) with DEATHTRAP!

Milburn Stone Theatre to Kick Off 2014 with Ira Levin's DEATHTRAP!, Begin. 1/17
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 6, 2014


The Milburn Stone Theatre begins 2014 with one of the longest running broadway plays of all time, Ira Levin's DEATHTRAP! Levin, author of such notable classic stories of horror and suspense as Rosemary's Baby, The Boys From Brazil and The Stepford Wives won his second Edgar award (an award presented to notable mystery and suspense writers, named after Edgar Allen Poe) with DEATHTRAP!

Pearl Theater Stages DEATHTRAP, Now thru 11/17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2013


Clever comedy-thriller Deathtrap will be performed at the Pearl Theater tonight, November 1 - 17, 2013.

BWW Reviews: Stages Repertory Theatre's VERONICA'S ROOM is a Blood-Curdling Thriller
by David Clarke - Oct 18, 2013


Ira Levin is best known for his suspenseful and creepy novels The Stepford Wives and Rosemary's Baby, both of which have been adapted into successful films. His 1978 play DEATHTRAP holds the record for the longest running comedy-thriller in Broadway history, playing almost 1800 performances across a four-year run. Despite positive reviews and a healthy run, his 1973 play VERONICA'S ROOM just didn't capture audiences the way his other works did. Thrills, chills, and horror are hard to make affective in a staged play; however, Stages Repertory Theatre's production of VERONICA'S ROOM delivers these aspects in abundance.

Pearl Theater to Stage DEATHTRAP, 11/1-17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2013


Clever comedy-thriller Deathtrap will be performed at the Pearl Theater November 1 - 17, 2013.

Heritage Players Presents DEATHTRAP, Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2013


Heritage Players Present DEATHTRAP: A THRILLER IN TWO ACTS by Ira Levin. It will run from tonight, Oct. 11 through Oct. 27. Performances will be held at the Thomas Rice Auditorium on the campus of Spring Grove Hospital Center located in Catonsville, MD.

THE LOVESONG OF ALFRED J HITCHCOCK Begins Tonight at the Curve
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2013


As part of Curve's celebratory 5th Birthday Autumn Season, the Leicester theatre reunites with New Persepectives Theatre Company, the East Midlands' leading touring theatre producer, to co-produce the world premiere of David Rudkin's; The Lovesong of Alfred J Hitchcock.

Heritage Players to Present DEATHTRAP, 10/11-27
by Courtnie Mele - Sep 19, 2013


Heritage Players Present DEATHTRAP: A THRILLER IN TWO ACTS by Ira Levin. It will run from Oct. 11 through Oct. 27. Performances will be held at the Thomas Rice Auditorium on the campus of Spring Grove Hospital Center located in Catonsville, MD.

THE LOVESONG OF ALFRED J HITCHCOCK Opens at the Curve, Sept 27
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 5, 2013


As part of Curve's celebratory 5th Birthday Autumn Season, the Leicester theatre reunites with New Persepectives Theatre Company, the East Midlands' leading touring theatre producer, to co-produce the world premiere of David Rudkin's; The Lovesong of Alfred J Hitchcock.

Estelle Parsons and Peter Swords Honored at LA MAMA CELEBRATES 51 Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2013


The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress Estelle Parsons will be honored at La Mama's annual benefit fundraiser, along with longtime La MaMa board member Peter Swords tonight, February 27, 2013 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.), it was previously announced by Mia Yoo, Artistic Director of La MaMa, and Frank Carucci, President of the theatre's Board of Directors.

The Jungle Theater Presents DEATHTRAP, Opening 3/29
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 25, 2013


The Jungle Theater continues its 2013 season with DEATHTRAP, Ira Levin's 1978 Tony-nominated play, which holds the record for the longest running comedy-thriller on Broadway.

Estelle Parsons and Peter Swords to be Honored at LA MAMA CELEBRATES 51 Gala, Feb 27
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2013


The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress Estelle Parsons will be honored at La Mama's annual benefit fundraiser, along with longtime La MaMa board member Peter Swords on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.), it has been announced by Mia Yoo, Artistic Director of La MaMa, and Frank Carucci, President of the theatre's Board of Directors.

BWW Reviews: A Killer DEATHTRAP at York Little Theatre
by Marakay Rogers - Jan 12, 2013


Director Crystal Ganong presents a smart, fast-paced version of Ira Levin's infamous mystery-comedy at YLT.

Deathtrap FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Deathtrap have there been?
Deathtrap has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1978 and West End which opened in 2010.
What Tony Awards has Deathtrap been nominated for?
Best Play and , Best Direction of a Play for Robert Moore.
What awards has Deathtrap been nominated for?
Deathtrap has been nominated for several awards. It received nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards, with Marc B. Weiss being recognized for his work in this category. Additionally, the show was also nominated for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards, with William Ritman being acknowledged for his exceptional set design. These nominations highlight the talent and creativity displayed in Deathtrap's lighting and set design.

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