The Invention Of Love

Opened: March 29, 2001
Closing: June 30, 2001

The Invention Of Love - 2001 - Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

The Invention of Love is a 1997 play by Tom Stoppard portraying the life of poet A. E. Housman, focusing specifically on his personal life and love for a college classmate. The play is written from the viewpoint of Housman dealing with his memories towards the end of his life and contains many classical allusions.

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André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2023

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The Invention Of Love has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Jack O'Brien was nominated for Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Brian MacDevitt was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards. Tom Stoppard was nominated for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Bob Crowley was nominated for Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Scenic Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show itself was nominated for Outstanding Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Jack O'Brien was also nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Brian MacDevitt received a nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Hewes Awards.
The Invention Of Love has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Jack O'Brien received the Outstanding Director - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards, while Brian MacDevitt won the Outstanding Lighting Design award. Tom Stoppard was honored with the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards, and Bob Crowley won the Outstanding Set Design of a Play award. The show also received the Outstanding Broadway Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, with Jack O'Brien winning the Outstanding Director of a Play award and Brian MacDevitt winning the Outstanding Lighting Design award. Bob Crowley was recognized with the Outstanding Scenic Design award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Brian MacDevitt won the Lighting Design award at The Hewes Awards.

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