The Diary of Anne Frank 1955

Opened: October 5, 1955

The Diary of Anne Frank - 1955 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ambassador Theatre (Broadway)
219 W. 49th St. New York, NY 10019

Eight people, twenty-five months, one room. Thanks to the kindness of a few loyal friends and coworkers, Anne Frank and her family were able to find a brief solace from the Nazi invasions of the 1940s. It’s an amazing tale showing that courage, strength of character and generosity can help you through the toughest of times, all told through the eyes of one bright young girl who had the foresight to keep a detailed diary that has allowed her memory to live on.

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The Diary of Anne Frank FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Diary of Anne Frank have there been?
The Diary of Anne Frank has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1997 and Broadway which opened in 1997.
What Tony Awards has The Diary of Anne Frank been nominated for?
Best Play , , Best Costume Design for Helene PonsBest Direction for Garson Kanin and Best Scenic Design for Boris Aronson.
What Tony Awards has The Diary of Anne Frank won?
Best Play, Best Costume Design for Helene Pons, Best Direction for Garson Kanin, Best Scenic Design for Boris Aronson, .
What awards has The Diary of Anne Frank been nominated for?
The Diary of Anne Frank has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, with nominations for both Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. The play was also nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with nominations for both Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich. Additionally, Susan Strasberg received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has The Diary of Anne Frank won?
The Diary of Anne Frank has won several awards, including the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. It also received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich both being recognized. Additionally, Susan Strasberg received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her role in the production.

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