Dear Edwina 2008

Run Time:
1 hour and 10 minutes with no intermission
Opened: November 16, 2008
Closing: January 25, 2009

Dear Edwina - 2008 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

DR2 Theatre
103 E. 15th St. New York, NY 10003

One day, Edwina Spoonapple decides that she and her pals will put on a show. Edwina's special talent is giving advice, and she would do almost anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-palooza Festival. When a talent scout visits her hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan, Edwina -- assisted by a host of quirky friends and neighbors -- enthusiastically sings out her musical advice in hopes of finding her own special place in the spotlight.

Dear Edwina - 2008 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Dear Edwina FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Dear Edwina have there been?
Dear Edwina has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2008 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2010.
What awards has Dear Edwina been nominated for?
Dear Edwina has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Marcy Heisler and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Zina Goldrich.

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