Working 1978

Ages: 6+
Opened: May 14, 1978
Closing: June 04, 1978

Working - 1978 - Broadway History , Info & More

46th Street Theatre
226 W.46th St. New York, NY

Based on the book by Studs Terkel

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Working FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Working have there been?
Working has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1978, Broadway which opened in 1978, which opened in 1999, West End which opened in 2017 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has Working been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical for Stephen Schwartz, Best Lighting Design for Ken Billington, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Craig Carnelia, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Micki Grant, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Mary Rodgers, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Susan Birkenhead, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Stephen SchwartzBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for James Taylor and Best Scenic Design for David Mitchell.

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