The History Boys
Run Time:
Two hours and 45 minutes with one intermission
Opened: April 23, 2006Two hours and 45 minutes with one intermission
Closing: October 01, 2006
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Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway)
235 W. 44th St. New York, NY
Alan Bennett’s brilliantly witty, perceptive tale of an unruly handful of senior schoolboys, preparing for coveted places at either Oxford or Cambridge under the tutelage of their somewhat “old-school” history teacher. An unusual approach to their studies is questioned when a new, young, history teacher joins the staff with strong views of his own. The History Boys is a compelling exploration of both the anarchy of adolescence and the very purpose of education itself, but it’s also a wonderful feel-good evening, shot through with Alan Bennett’s masterful wit and abundant humanity – quite simply a must-see.
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Best Play and , Best Direction of a Play for Nicholas HytnerBest Lighting Design of a Play for Mark Henderson and Best Scenic Design of a Play for Bob Crowley.
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Best Direction of a Play for Nicholas Hytner Best Lighting Design of a Play for Mark Henderson, Best Scenic Design of a Play for Bob Crowley, .
The History Boys has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Alan Bennett, the playwright, was nominated for Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Nicholas Hytner, the director, was nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The production itself was nominated for Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards and Outstanding Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Richard Griffiths, one of the actors in the show, received a Performance nomination at the Theatre World Awards.
The History Boys has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Alan Bennett, the playwright, received the Outstanding New Play award at the Drama Desk Awards, while Nicholas Hytner won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the same ceremony. The production was also recognized with the Distinguished Production of a Play award at the Drama League Awards and the Outstanding Broadway Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Nicholas Hytner was once again honored with the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Richard Griffiths, a cast member, received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.
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