"Burn This" is a powerful drama written by Lanford Wilson that premiered in 1987. The story unfolds in the bohemian art world of downtown New York City in the 1980s. It centers around Anna, a dancer grappling with grief after the death of a close friend, and Pale, a volatile more...
Original Cast
Anna Mann
Joan Allen, a Tony Award winner for her performance in Lanford Wilson's "Burn This," has an illustrious career spanning stage and screen, including notable roles in "The Heidi Chronicles" and "Impressionism" on Broadway. more...
Anna Mann (u/s)
Lisa Emery, who appeared in the 1987 production of Burn This, has an extensive theatre career with credits including The Matchmaker and Dinner with Friends, and has been nominated three times for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play. more...
Jonathan Hogan, a versatile actor with a career spanning over four decades, brought his extensive stage experience to the original cast of "Burn This," showcasing his dramatic prowess in this critically acclaimed production. more...
Lou Liberatore, who received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Award nominations for his performance in Broadway's "Burn This," also reprised his role in the London production of the same play. more...
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Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Lou Liberatore |
| 1988 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Joan Allen |
| 1987 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor - Play | John Malkovich |
| 1987 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor - Play | Lou Liberatore |
Production Team
John Lee Beatty Scenic Designer
Laura Crow Costume Designer
Peter Kater Composer
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Marshall W. Mason Director
Chuck London Media Sound Designer
Dennis Parichy Lighting Designer
Stewart Werner Sound Designer
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