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Dinner with Friends

Closing: May 27, 2001

Dinner with Friends - 1999 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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110 Third Avenue New York, NY 10003

Dinner with Friends, written by Donald Margulies, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that delves into the complexities of long-term friendships and the challenges of navigating marital strain.

The play centers on two couples, Tom and Beth, and Gabe and Karen. They've been close friends for years, often socializing and sharing life's ups and downs over meals together. However, the comfortable dynamic is shattered when Tom announces he's leaving Beth. The following dinner gatherings become a poignant exploration of the fallout from this divorce.

As the play progresses, we see the impact of the breakup on both couples. Tom and Beth grapple with the emotional toll of ending their marriage, while Gabe and Karen struggle to maintain their own relationship amidst the turmoil. The play explores themes of communication breakdown, infidelity, shifting friendships, and the difficulty of coping with change. Margulies utilizes witty dialogue and insightful observations to create a nuanced portrait of human relationships, leaving audiences to contemplate the fragility of love and the enduring power of friendship.


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Dinner with Friends History

Other Productions of Dinner with Friends

1999   Off-Broadway
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2014   Off-Broadway Roundabout Revival
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Dinner with Friends - 1999 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Daniel Sullivan
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Off Broadway Play 0
2000 The Lortels Outstanding Play Mark Balsom
2000 The Lortels Outstanding Play Mitchell Maxwell
2000 The Lortels Outstanding Play Victoria Maxwell
2000 The Lortels Outstanding Play Mari Nakachi
2000 The Lortels Outstanding Play Ted Tulchin
2000 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Donald Margulies
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Daniel Sullivan
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Play Matthew Arkin
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play Donald Margulies
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design - Play Neil Patel

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