Blood Brothers 1983

Opened: April 11, 1983
Closing: October 22, 1983

Blood Brothers - 1983 - West End History , Info & More

Lyric Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Shaftesbury Avenue London

First opening in 1988, Blood Brothers ran for 24 years, earning the honor as the 3rd longest running work of musical theatre in the West End District of London.



Blood Brothers is the story of Mickey and Edward, two twin brothers who are separated at birth and raised in different homes. Eventually they become best friends of the closest kind, "blood brothers". However, the fact that they are related is concealed by their mothers who strive to keep them apart for superstitious beliefs.



Their lives continue to intertwine, although the deep divisions between the privileged life of Edward and Mickey's poverty-stricken existence are apparent. As adults, they are caught up in a love triangle with Mickey's childhood sweetheart Linda. This story is told with great humor as the kids grow up and delivers a powerful message with the help of a wonderful soft-rock score.

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Blood Brothers FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Blood Brothers have there been?
Blood Brothers has had 6 productions including West End which opened in 1983, Regional (US) which opened in 1988, West End which opened in 1988, West End which opened in 1991, Broadway which opened in 1993 and Broadway which opened in 1993.
What awards has Blood Brothers been nominated for?
Blood Brothers, a musical by Willy Russell, has been nominated for the Olivier Awards in the category of Musical of the Year.
What awards has Blood Brothers won?
Blood Brothers has won the Olivier Award for Musical of the Year for Willy Russell.

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