Frankenstein 1981

Ages: 11+
Opened: January 4, 1981
Closing: January 04, 1981

Frankenstein - 1981 - Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

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Frankenstein FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Frankenstein have there been?
Frankenstein has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1981 and West End which opened in 2019.
What awards has Frankenstein been nominated for?
Frankenstein has been nominated for several awards. It received nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Jules Fisher and Robby Monk. Additionally, it was nominated for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Douglas Schmidt.
What awards has Frankenstein won?
Frankenstein has won several awards for its outstanding design elements. Jules Fisher and Robby Monk received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lighting Design. Additionally, Douglas Schmidt was honored with the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Set Design. These accolades recognize the exceptional work done by the respective designers in bringing the production to life on the Broadway stage.

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