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As Is

Closing: January 04, 1986

As Is - 1985 Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036
Run Type Open Run
Market Broadway
Previews April 26, 1985 (6 previews)
As Is is a play by William M. Hoffman.The Circle Repertory Company and The Glines co-production, directed by Marshall W. Mason, opened on March 10, 1985 at the Circle Theatre, where it ran for 49 performances. The Broadway production, produced by John Glines, Lawrence Lane, Lucille Lortel, and the Shubert Organization, opened on May 1 at the Lyceum Theatre, where it ran for 285 performances following six previews. The cast included Jonathan Hadary, Jonathan Hogan, Lou Liberatore, Ken Kliban, and Claris Erickson.

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As Is History

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1987   Off-Broadway
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As Is - 1985 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
As Is awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Jonathan Hogan
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Marshall W. Mason
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Ken Kliban
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play William F. Hoffman
1985 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Marshall W. Mason
1985 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Jonathan Hogan
1985 Tony Awards Best Play William M. Hoffman
1985 Tony Awards Best Play John Glines/Lawrence Lane
1985 Tony Awards Best Play Lucille Lortel
1985 Tony Awards Best Play The Shubert Organization

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