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Platinum 1978

Opened: November 12, 1978
Closing: December 10, 1978

Platinum - 1978 Broadway History , Info & More

Mark Hellinger Theatre
237 West 51st St., New York, NY
Run Type Open Run
Market Broadway
Previews November 02, 1978 (12 previews)
Based on an original idea by Will Holt

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Platinum - 1978 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Platinum awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1979 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Richard Cox
1979 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Alexis Smith

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