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The New Century 2008

Opened: April 14, 2008
Closing: June 08, 2008

The New Century - 2008 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023
Run Type Limited Run
Market Off-Broadway
Previews March 20, 2008
Linda Lavin, Peter Bartlett and Jayne Houdyshell lead the cast of four intertwined short plays by Paul Rudnick.

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The New Century - 2008 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The New Century awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Linda Lavin
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Jayne Houdyshell

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