Five Finger Exercise 1959

Opened: December 2, 1959

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BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 16, 2020


The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 7, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

WHITE DESERT Makes its Chicago Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2019


First Flight presents the Chicago premiere of the play White Desert by Maxwell Anderson at two Chicago area locations; Fridays, July 26 & August 2 at 7pm at the American Indian Center, 3401 W. Ainslie St. and on Saturdays and Sundays, July 27, 28, August 3 & 4 at 7pm at the Unity Lutheran Church, 1212 W. Balmoral Ave. Admission is $15.

Photo Flash: Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents EQUUS
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2018


Why did a teenage boy who literally worships horses commit the unspeakable act of blinding six of them? That is the mystery psychiatrist Martin Dysart must unravel in order to help his disturbed young patient in Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning Equus . The psychological thriller opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks on May 18 and continues through June 3, with specially priced previews on May 16 and 17.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents EQUUS by Peter Shaffer
by Julie Musbach - Apr 24, 2018


Why did a teenage boy who literally worships horses commit the unspeakable act of blinding six of them? That is the mystery psychiatrist Martin Dysart must unravel in order to help his disturbed young patient in Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning Equus. The psychological thriller opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks on May 18 and continues through June 3, with specially priced previews on May 16 and 17.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Comes to People's Light
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2018


Building on the Blaine County School District's mission of inspiring, engaging, educating and empowering every student, Company of Fools announces the 21st year of Stages of Wonder-an in-school dramatic arts program that has served as the theatre curriculum in local elementary schools since 1997.

Broadway Lights Will Dim This Week in Memory of Playwright Peter Shaffer
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2016


The Broadway community mourns the loss of two-time Tony Award® - winning playwright Peter Shaffer, who passed away on June 6th in County Cork, Ireland at age 90. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at exactly 6:45pmfor one minute.

FLASH FRIDAY: Brian Bedford as Lady Bracknell in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Michael Dale - Jan 15, 2016


The beloved English actor was a very frequent visitor to the New York stage.

No Rules Theatre Begins Signature Theatre Residency with BLACK COMEDY, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2013


No Rules Theatre Company, now in their 4th Season, will begin residency at Signature Theatre with Peter Shaffer's 'Black Comedy' tonight, February 7 - March 2, 2013.

No Rules Theatre Begins Signature Theatre Residency with BLACK COMEDY, 2/7-3/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2012


No Rules Theatre Company, now in their 4th Season, will begin residency at Signature Theatre with Peter Shaffer's 'Black Comedy' February 7 - March 2, 2013.

Tony Winner BRIAN BEDFORD In THE LUNATIC, THE LOVER AND THE POET
by Beau Higgins - Sep 29, 2011


Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (OST) presents Tony-Award Winning actor Brian Bedford in his one-man show, The Lunatic, the Lover and the Poet, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

Tony Winner BRIAN BEDFORD In THE LUNATIC, THE LOVER AND THE POET
by Beau Higgins - Sep 20, 2011


Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (OST) presents Tony-Award Winning actor Brian Bedford in his one-man show, The Lunatic, the Lover and the Poet, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

2011 Tony Awards: Mark Rylance Wins 'Best Leading Actor in a Play'
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 12, 2011


The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2011 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

Complete Cast and Creative Team Announced for Old Globe Shakespeare Festival
by Kelsey Denette - May 4, 2011


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for The Old Globe's 2011 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Adrian Noble returns as the Artistic Director of the 2011 Festival and will direct Shakespeare's The Tempest and Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. Ron Daniels also returns and will direct Much Ado About Nothing.

2011 Tony Awards Nominees: 'Leading Actor in a Play'
by Charlie Piane - May 4, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

Poulos, Long, Stanley & More Star In AMADEUS At The Rep. Theatre Of St. Louis 9/9-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2009


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) begins its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Peter Shaffer's towering story of betrayal, guilt, genius and heavenly music, Amadeus.

The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis Presents AMADEUS 9/9-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2009


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) begins its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Peter Shaffer's towering story of betrayal, guilt, genius and heavenly music, Amadeus

Poulos, Long, Stanley & More Star In AMADEUS At The Rep. Theatre Of St. Louis 9/9-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2009


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) begins its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Peter Shaffer's towering story of betrayal, guilt, genius and heavenly music, Amadeus.

The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis Presents AMADEUS 9/9-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2009


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) begins its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Peter Shaffer's towering story of betrayal, guilt, genius and heavenly music, Amadeus

Photo Flash: AMADEUS At The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis
by Charlie Piane - Aug 31, 2009


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) begins its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Peter Shaffer's towering story of betrayal, guilt, genius and heavenly music, Amadeus.

Poulos, Long, Stanley & More Star In AMADEUS At The Rep. Theatre Of St. Louis 9/9-10/4
by Charlie Piane - Aug 31, 2009


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) begins its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Peter Shaffer's towering story of betrayal, guilt, genius and heavenly music, Amadeus.

The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis Presents AMADEUS 9/9-10/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 28, 2009


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) begins its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Peter Shaffer's towering story of betrayal, guilt, genius and heavenly music, Amadeus

Theatre Hall of Fame 2008 Inductees: Fierstein, Cullum, O'Brien, Shaffer
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2008


Theater Hall of Fame 2008 inductees have been announced as follows: Harvey Fierstein, John Cullum, Jack O'Brien, Dana Ivey, Joseph Stein, Lois Smith, Peter Shaffer, and Mel Gussow

Five Finger Exercise FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Five Finger Exercise have there been?
Five Finger Exercise has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1959.
What awards has Five Finger Exercise been nominated for?
Five Finger Exercise has been nominated for the Best Foreign Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Peter Shaffer.
What awards has Five Finger Exercise won?
Five Finger Exercise has won the Best Foreign Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Peter Shaffer.

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