Based on Pedro Almodóvar's internationally acclaimed 1988 film, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a new musical set in Madrid in the 1980s. It tells the story of the intertwining lives of a group of women whose relationships with men lead to a tumultuous 48 hours of more...
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Laura Benanti, a Tony Award-winning actress, received a Drama Desk award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Tony Award nomination for her starring role in the Broadway production of "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" at Lincoln Center. more...
Danny Burstein, a 7-time Tony Award nominee, showcased his remarkable talent in the Broadway production of *Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown*, adding to his extensive list of acclaimed performances. more...
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Justin Guarini, who originated the role of Carlos in the original cast of "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in "Wicked," "Romeo & Juliet," and "American Idiot." more...
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Patti LuPone, renowned for her illustrious career on stage and screen, was nominated for Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in Lincoln Center Theater’s production of the musical *Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown*. more...
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Brian Stokes Mitchell, a Tony Award-winning actor renowned for his versatile career on stage and screen, delivered a memorable performance in the past Broadway production of "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown." more...
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Sherie Rene Scott, known for her role in the 2010 production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, has an impressive Broadway resume that includes notable performances in The Front Page and Everyday Rapture, both also from 2010. more...
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Awards and Nominations
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Featured Actress in a Musical: Laura Benanti won.
2011 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Sherie Rene Scott was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Laura Benanti won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Brian Stoke Mitchell was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Patti LuPone was nominated but did not win.
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Laura Benanti won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Patti LuPone was nominated but did not win.
2011 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Laura Benanti was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Patti LuPone was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
The Sky Box Ariel Designer
James Abbott Musical Director
Christopher Gattelli Choreographer
Simon Hale Orchestrator
Charles LaPointe Wig Designer
Scott Lehrer Sound Designer
Brian MacDevitt Lighting Designer
Sven Ortel Projection Designer
Dick Page Make-Up Designer
Bartlett Sher Director
Michael Yeargan Scenic Designer
Catherine Zuber Costume Designer
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