The Big Bang 2000

Opened: March 1, 2000
Closing: April 16, 2000

The Big Bang - 2000 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Douglas Fairbanks Theatre
432 West 42nd St. (between 9th & 10th Sts) New York, NY

The two authors and stars appear as producers in a borrowed Park Avenue apartment playing all the roles in a backers’ audition for their new musical about the history of civilization.

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Everything Coming to Max in April
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2024


Stream The Debut Of HBO Original Limited Series “The Sympathizer,” Max Original Unscripted Series “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” HBO Original Comedy Special “Alex Edelman: Just For Us,” HBO Original Documentary Series “The Jinx – Part Two” And “The Synanon Fix,” HBO Original Documentaries “Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion” and more.

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by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023


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The Big Bang FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Big Bang have there been?
The Big Bang has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2000 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2000.
What awards has The Big Bang been nominated for?
The Big Bang has been nominated for several awards. It has received nominations for Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Boyd Graham, as well as Outstanding Lyric at the Drama Desk Awards, also for Boyd Graham.
What awards has The Big Bang won?
The Big Bang has won several awards, including the Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Boyd Graham and Outstanding Lyric (Drama Desk Awards) for Boyd Graham.

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