King Hedley II 2001

Opened: May 1, 2001
Closing: July 01, 2001

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245 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

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King Hedley II FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of King Hedley II have there been?
King Hedley II has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2001 and Broadway which opened in 2001.
What Tony Awards has King Hedley II been nominated for?
Best Play and , Best Direction of a Play for Marion McClinton.
What awards has King Hedley II been nominated for?
King Hedley II has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for David Gallo. Additionally, it was nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice, both times for August Wilson.
What awards has King Hedley II won?
Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for David Gallo The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for August Wilson The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for August Wilson.

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