Macbeth Revival 2008

Run Time:
3 hours, with one intermission
Opened: April 8, 2008
Closing: May 24, 2008

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Patrick Stewart reunites with rising star director Rupert Goold in the harrowing study of the seductive nature of power, which is moving to Broadway after an acclaimed run at BAM.

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Macbeth FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Macbeth have there been?
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What Tony Awards has Macbeth been nominated for?
Macbeth has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Lighting Design of a Play for Howard Harrison, Best Revival of a Play for Duncan C. Weldon, Paul Elliott, Jeffrey Archer, Bill Ballard, Terri & Timothy Childs, Rodger Hess, David Mirvish, Adriana Mnuchin, Emanuel Azenberg, BAM, and The Chichester Festival Theatre. The show was also nominated for Best Scenic Design of a Play for Anthony Ward and Best Sound Design of a Play for Adam Cork.
What awards has Macbeth been nominated for?
Macbeth has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Projection and Video Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Lorna Heavey, Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Macbeth, Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Adam Cork, and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Rupert Goold.

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