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Much Ado About Nothing Revival

Closing: January 16, 1985

Much Ado About Nothing - 1984 Broadway History , Info & More

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Much Ado About Nothing is a comedic play by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599, as Shakespeare was approaching the middle of his career. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. Much Ado About Nothing is generally considered one of Shakespeare's best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor, shame, and court politics.


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Cast Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026


Pippa Nixon and Ken Nwosu will lead Shakespeare's Globe's production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING as Beatrice and Benedick, directed by Chelsea Walker. Learn more here!

BEAU JEST Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026


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The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Ryan Craig's THE HOLY ROSENBERGS, directed by Lindsay Posner.

Tony Winner Daniel Radcliffe Will Star in EVERY BRILLIANT THING on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2025


Daniel Radcliffe is heading back to Broadway in 2026. The Tony winner will star in the Broadway transfer of Duncan Macmillan's Every Brilliant Thing, directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan. Performances will begin on February 21 at the Hudson Theatre, with an opening set for March 12.

Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025


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Cast Set For Rosie Day's (THIS IS NOT A) HAPPY ROOM at Theatre Royal Windsor
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025


Katy Galloway Productions has announced the cast for Rosie Day’s (This is not a) Happy Room at Theatre Royal Windsor. Learn more about the show and cast here!

PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Tickets On Sale At Hennepin Arts In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2025


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by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025


Miss Myrtle's Garden will open at the Bush Theatre, London next month.  This world premiere production, written by Danny James King, is directed by Bush Theatre's Artistic Director, Taio Lawson.

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by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025


(This is not a) Happy Room, written by Rosie Day, will run at Theatre Royal Windsor following its premiere at King's Head Theatre on 31 March. Learn more about the show here!

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by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025


Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

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by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025


Denzel Washington is returning to Broadway this month. However, Washington has revealed that he has been struggling ahead of his Broadway return due to a tongue injury that has made it difficult to talk.

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Much Ado About Nothing History

Other Productions of Much Ado About Nothing

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1869   Broadway
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1900   Broadway
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1904   Broadway
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1904   Broadway
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1907   Broadway
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1912   Broadway
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1927   Broadway
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1952   Broadway
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1959   Broadway
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1972   Off-Broadway
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1972   Broadway
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1984   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1987   Off-Broadway
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1988   Off-Broadway
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2001   Off-Broadway
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2004   Off-Broadway Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park
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2011   West End Shakespeare's Globe Production
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2012   West End
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2013   Off-Broadway Theatre for a New Audience Production
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2014   Off-Broadway Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park
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2016   West End Royal Shakespeare Company West End Revival Production
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2018   West End Rose Theatre Kingston Ten-Year Anniversary Production
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2019   Off-Broadway Shakespeare In the Park
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2025   West End
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2026   West End
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2026   Broadway
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Much Ado About Nothing - 1984 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Much Ado About Nothing — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Derek Jacobi
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Alexander Reid
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Ralph Koltai
1985 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Alexander Reid
1985 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Terry Hands
1985 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Terry Hands
1985 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Derek Jacobi
1985 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Sinead Cusack
1985 Tony Awards Best Revival James M. Nederlander
1985 Tony Awards Best Revival Allan Carr
1985 Tony Awards Best Revival Dale Duffy
1985 Tony Awards Best Revival Cynthia Wood
1985 Tony Awards Best Revival Nelle Nugent
1985 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Ralph Koltai
1973 Tony Awards Best Choreography Donald Saddler
1973 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Antoon
1973 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Barnard Hughes
1973 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Kathleen Widdoes

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