I Am My Own Wife

Run Time:
2 hours, with one intermission

Opened: December 3, 2003
Closing: October 31, 2004

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Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)

149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on a true story, and inspired by interviews conducted by the playwright over several years, I Am My Own Wife tells the fascinating tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a real-life German transvestite who managed to survive the Nazi onslaught as well as the following, repressive Communist regime. The one-man play stars Obie-Award winner Jefferson Mays as over 40 characters, including the controversial figure herself and the American writer who becomes intrigued by her.

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I Am My Own Wife FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of I Am My Own Wife have there been?

I Am My Own Wife has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2003 and Broadway which opened in 2003.

What Tony Awards has I Am My Own Wife been nominated for?

I Am My Own Wife has been nominated for two Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Moises Kaufman.

What Tony Awards has I Am My Own Wife won?

I Am My Own Wife has won the Tony Awards for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Moises Kaufman.

What awards has I Am My Own Wife been nominated for?

I Am My Own Wife has been nominated for several awards, including Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Lander. Jefferson Mays was also nominated for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The play received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and Jefferson Mays won the Performance category at the Theatre World Awards. Moises Kaufman was nominated for Outstanding Director - Play, David Lander for Outstanding Lighting Design, and I Am My Own Wife for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, Derek McLane was nominated for Outstanding Set Designs - Play, and Jefferson Mays for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards.

What awards has I Am My Own Wife won?

I Am My Own Wife has won several awards, including the Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Lander. Jefferson Mays received the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards. The play also won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and Moises Kaufman received the Outstanding Director - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. David Lander won the Outstanding Lighting Design award at the Drama Desk Awards, and Derek McLane won the Outstanding Set Designs - Play award. Additionally, Jefferson Mays won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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