Mourning Becomes Electra Revival 1972

Opened: November 15, 1972
Closing: December 31, 1972

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1633 Broadway at 50th St. New York, NY

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Mourning Becomes Electra FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Mourning Becomes Electra have there been?
Mourning Becomes Electra has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1931, Broadway which opened in 1932 and Broadway which opened in 1972.
What awards has Mourning Becomes Electra been nominated for?
Mourning Becomes Electra has been nominated for several awards. Colleen Dewhurst was nominated for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards, and Pamela Payton-Wright was also nominated for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Mourning Becomes Electra won?
Mourning Becomes Electra has won the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for both Colleen Dewhurst and Pamela Payton-Wright.

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