The Scarlet Pimpernel 1998

Ages: 12+
Opened: November 4, 1998
Closing: May 30, 1999

The Scarlet Pimpernel - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

Minskoff Theatre (Broadway)
200 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on the novel by Baroness Orczy

An Englishman pretends to be a fop, as he heads a group of his countrymen to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine.

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The Scarlet Pimpernel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Scarlet Pimpernel have there been?
The Scarlet Pimpernel has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1999 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has The Scarlet Pimpernel been nominated for?
The Scarlet Pimpernel has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Musical.
What awards has The Scarlet Pimpernel been nominated for?
The Scarlet Pimpernel has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Frank Wildhorn, Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jane Greenwood, Best Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Natasha Katz, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Douglas Sills.
What awards has The Scarlet Pimpernel won?
The Scarlet Pimpernel has won several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Frank Wildhorn. It also won Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Jane Greenwood received the award for Best Costume Design, and Natasha Katz won for Best Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Douglas Sills received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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