Scenes From American Life 1971

Opened: March 25, 1971
Closing: April 18, 1971

Scenes From American Life - 1971 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

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Scenes From American Life FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Scenes From American Life have there been?
Scenes From American Life has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1971.
What awards has Scenes From American Life been nominated for?
Scenes From American Life has been nominated for several awards. A.R. Gurney, Jr. was nominated for the Most Promising Playwright category at the Drama Desk Awards. Martha Henry was also nominated for her performance in the play at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Scenes From American Life won?
Scenes From American Life has won the Most Promising Playwright award at the Drama Desk Awards for A.R. Gurney, Jr. It has also received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Martha Henry.

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