Suggested by the unfinished novel by Charles Dickens.
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, the whodunit musical, will make its first-ever return to Broadway since winning the Tony "Triple Crown" (Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score)! Who killed Edwin Drood? It's a question that has stumped audiences for years-now it's your more...
Betty Buckley, who brought her remarkable talent to Broadway in *The Mystery of Edwin Drood*, is celebrated for her illustrious career in musical theatre, including her Tony Award-winning role as Grizabella in *Cats* and her critically acclaimed performance as Norma Desmond in *Sunset Boulevard*. more...
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Stephen Glavin, who began his dance career at the age of 10 and won the Swatch Watch World Breakdance Championship in 1984, was the lead dancer in the New York Shakespeare Festival's 1985 production of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and originated the role of Nick Cricker Jr/Deputy in the Tony Award-winning 1986 show "Drood". more...
Awards and Nominations
1986 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Howard McGillin was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: George Rose won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Patti Cohenour was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Jana Schneider was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Cleo Laine was nominated but did not win.
1985 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: John Herrera was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Graciela Daniele Choreographer
Lindsay W. Davis Costume Designer
Paul Gallo Lighting Designer
Rupert Holmes Orchestrator
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
Wilford Leach Director
Tom Morse Sound Designer
Bob Shaw Scenic Designer
Michael Starobin Musical Director
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