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Closing: April 29, 1984

Play Memory - 1984 Broadway History , Info & More

Longacre Theatre (Broadway)
220 West 48th Street New York, NY


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Summerhall Arts Reveals Final 30 Shows Of 2026 Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026


Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Come to the New Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jenny Sullivan, starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper at the New Vic Theatre.

Interview: Apollo Dukakis on YOU AND ME, part of OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!
by Shari Barrett - Mar 10, 2026


Boston-born Apollo Dukakis most important lifelong role has been as the adoring brother of his sister, Academy-Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis, who left us in 2021. To honor her memory, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble is presenting OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!, a multi-media celebration of her life that includes YOU AND ME, a one-act play written by Apollo.

QUEEN MAEVE to Debut at Tarragon Theatre in Toronto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026


The Toronto Premiere of Queen Maeve, written by two-time Governor General's Award-winner Judith Thompson will have its Toronto debut in Tarragon's Mainspace.

Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026


Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Latrice Royale, Vanessa Williams and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026


54 Below will honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month, featuring performances by Vanessa Williams and more.

Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 21, 2026


The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.

Rubicon Theatre Company Reveals Cast For THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026


Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning comedy thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film. Directed by Jenny Sullivan and featuring Joseph Fuqua, the show runs from February 11 to March 1, 2026, at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.

FROM THE OTHER SIDE Begins At La MaMa In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025


From December 3-14, 2025, FROM THE OTHER SIDE transforms La MaMa into a home for an incredible group of Balkan artists, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1PM.

Interview: Sharpe Dunaway & Daughter London On Bands, Broadcasting, and Building a Creative Life
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 13, 2025


Sharpe Dunaway is no stranger to being in the spotlight, whether it be behind a microphone, behind the drums, or behind the video camera. And though he’s enjoyed his success and attention, he beams with pride when he talks about his children, father to Quint, Grey, and London (the youngest one who is taking great strides in the same vein as her father). In a free-wheeling conversation with Broadway World, Sharpe and his daughter London—a budding music journalist, concert photographer, and frontwoman in the making—dig into craft, community, and the power of doing the work. 

FROM THE OTHER SIDE: Reimagining Theatre From The Balkans is Coming to LaMama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025


FROM THE OTHER SIDE will transform La MaMa into a home for an incredible group of Balkan artists.

Review: WHERE WORDS ONCE WERE at The Scoundrel And Scamp Theatre
by Zach Wetzel - Sep 28, 2025


Where Words Once Were, running now at The Scoundrel And Scamp Theatre in Arizona, is a relevant, beautiful, and thought-provoking play about a dystopian future.

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

San Diego Theatres Hosts RETRO REWIND Summer Film Series
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025


Beat the summer heat and join Retro Rewind in the Gaslamp. Six amazing movies, three Sundays, two movies to choose from each Sunday. Learn more about the lineup here!

Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Directed By Ivo Van Hove
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025


Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. Learn more about the show here!

Pigs Do Fly Productions' PAINTING CHURCHES Comes to Empire Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025


Pigs Do Fly Productions will present Painting Churches, Tina Howe's moving and hilarious portrait of a family of artists falling apart and coming together at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.

Review: TERRA NOVA at The Town Players Of New Canaan
by Pia Haas - Feb 25, 2025


The play selections at TPNC have always intrigued me. I consistently leave their shows with new insights and feeling thoroughly entertained, or emotionally roused. Currently playing is Terra Nova, which won playwright Ted Tally an OBIE Award for its 1984 New York production. Tally also won an Oscar for his adapted screenplay of The Silence Of The Lambs in 1991.

Exclusive: 19 Songs by Jonathan Larson That You Probably Don't Know Yet
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 18, 2025


Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.

Further Cast, Creative Team, and Dates Set For Cate Blanchett-Led THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024


Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!

Primary Stages Unveils 2024-25 40th Anniversary Season Featuring THE LIGHT AND THE DARK & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024


PRIMARY STAGES has revealed programming for 2024-25 Season, celebrating its 40th anniversary. The season will kick off in November 2024 with The Light and the Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi), by Kate Hamill. Learn more!

First Annual Downtown Upstate Festival to Be Held in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024


Explore the new chapter for a downtown theater legend in Hudson Valley, featuring insights into the vibrant local arts scene and upcoming projects.

Theater for the New City Unveils 2024 Dream Up Festival Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024


Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 21, 2024


What did our critic think of FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?

Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Findlay, Garai, and More Set for THE YEARS at Almeida Theatre; Additional Season Casting Announced
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


The Almeida Theatre has announced casting for Eline Arbo’s The Years and the Angry and Young season. 

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Play Memory - 1984 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Play Memory — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Donald Moffat
1984 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Jo Henderson
1984 Tony Awards Best Play Joanna Glass
1984 Tony Awards Best Play Alexander H. Cohen
1984 Tony Awards Best Play Hildy Parks

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