The Teahouse of the August Moon 1953

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by Kelsey Denette - Jan 22, 2013


The Teahouse of the August Moon was adapted in 1952 by playwright John Patrick from the novel of the same name by Vern Sneider. The play opened in New York City at the Martin Beck Theater on October 15, 1953. It was a Broadway hit, running 1027 performances and winning many awards including: the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best American Play of the Year, the Pulitzer Prize in Drama and the Tony Award.

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The Teahouse of the August Moon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Teahouse of the August Moon have there been?
The Teahouse of the August Moon has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1953.
What Tony Awards has The Teahouse of the August Moon been nominated for?
Best Play , Best Scenic Design for Peter Larkin.
What Tony Awards has The Teahouse of the August Moon won?
Best Play, Best Scenic Design for Peter Larkin, .
What awards has The Teahouse of the August Moon been nominated for?
The Teahouse of the August Moon has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for the Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for John Patrick. Additionally, it was also nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for John Patrick.
What awards has The Teahouse of the August Moon won?
The Teahouse of the August Moon has won several awards. It received the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for John Patrick's work. Additionally, John Patrick was also awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama by The Pulitzer Prize organization for his contribution to the play.

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