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 more...
Original Cast
Bunthorne
Oscar Wilde
A.E. Houseman, aged 77
Katharine Houseman
Chairman of Selection Committee (u/s)
Charon (u/s)
Jerome K. Jerome (u/s)
John Ruskin (u/s)
Oscar Wilde (u/s)
Moses John Jackson
David Harbour, who appeared in "The Invention of Love" at the Lyceum, has built an impressive career with notable roles in both theater and television, including his acclaimed performance as Chief Jim Hopper in the Netflix series "Stranger Things." more...
Jerome K. Jerome
John Ruskin
Moses John Jackson (u/s)
Benjamin Jowett
(Applause Books)
Aaron Krohn, who starred in the Broadway production of *The Invention of Love*, boasts an impressive resume with roles in notable productions such as *Macbeth*, *The Farnsworth Invention*, and *The Coast of Utopia*. more...
A.E. Houseman, aged 18 to 26
Robert Sean Leonard, a three-time Tony Award nominee, won Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2001 for his portrayal of A. E. Housman in Tom Stoppard's The Invention of Love. more...
Bunthorne (u/s)
Chairman of Selection Committee
John Percival Postgate (u/s)
Mark Pattison (u/s)
Robinson Ellis (u/s)
W.T. Stead (u/s)
Mark Pattison
W.T. Stead
Katharine Houseman (u/s)
Chamberlain
Mark Nelson, who has an impressive Broadway resume including ten shows and notable performances such as Herr Schultz in Cabaret and Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, brought his extensive experience to the cast of The Invention of Love more...
Benjamin Jowett (u/s)
Frank Harris (u/s)
John Percival Postgate
Robinson Ellis
Walter Pater (u/s)
A.E. Houseman (u/s)
aged 77 (u/s)
Frank Harris
Walter Pater
Chamberlain (u/s)
Alfred William Pollard
Michael Stuhlbarg, who played in Tom Stoppard’s "The Invention of Love" on Broadway, is a celebrated actor known for his Golden Globe-nominated role in the Coen Brothers’ "A Serious Man" and his extensive work in both film and television. more...
Alfred William Pollard (u/s)
Charon
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor - Play | Richard Easton |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Richard Easton |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Robert Sean Leonard |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Robert Sean Leonard |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | Richard Easton |
Production Team
David Brian Brown Hair and Wig Designer
Bob Crowley Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Bob James Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
Scott Lehrer Sound Designer
Brian MacDevitt Lighting Designer
Jack O'Brien Director
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