Anna in the Tropics 2003

Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission
Opened: November 16, 2003
Closing: February 22, 2004

Anna in the Tropics - 2003 - Broadway History , Info & More

Royale Theatre
242 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

In this beguiling story set in a Cuban-American cigar factory in 1929 Florida, cigars are still rolled by hand and "lectors" are employed to educate and entertain the workers. The arrival of a new lector is a cause for celebration, but when he begins to read aloud from Anna Karenina, he unwittingly becomes a catalyst in the lives of his avid listeners, for whom Tolstoy, the tropics and the American dream prove a volatile combination.

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Anna in the Tropics FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Anna in the Tropics have there been?
Anna in the Tropics has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2003 and Broadway which opened in 2003.
What Tony Awards has Anna in the Tropics been nominated for?
Anna in the Tropics has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play.
What awards has Anna in the Tropics been nominated for?
Anna in the Tropics, written by Nilo Cruz, has been nominated for several prestigious awards. These include the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Outstanding Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Nilo Cruz's work has garnered recognition and acclaim in the theater community, making Anna in the Tropics a notable production in the Broadway world.
What awards has Anna in the Tropics won?
Anna in the Tropics has won several awards, including the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Nilo Cruz. It has also received the Outstanding Broadway Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Anna in the Tropics has been honored with the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama, also awarded to Nilo Cruz.

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