Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead 1967

Opened: October 16, 1967

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead - 1967 - Broadway History , Info & More

Eugene O'Neill Theatre (Broadway)
230 West 49th St. New York, NY

Tom Stoppard's comedic tour-de-force "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" turns "Hamlet" on its head, telling the tale from the bewildered perspective of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare's tragedy. As the befuddled duo struggle to keep up with the events around them, they become increasingly aware of the possibility that they might just be fictional characters.

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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead have there been?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead has had 5 productions including London Fringe which opened in 1967, Broadway which opened in 1967, Broadway which opened in 1967, Off-Broadway which opened in 1987 and West End which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead been nominated for?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include Best Play, Best Costume Design for Desmond Heeley, Best Direction of a Play for Derek Goldby, Best Scenic Design for Desmond Heeley, Producer (Dramatic) for David Merrick Arts Foundation, Producer (Musical) for Hal James, and Producer (Musical) for Jane C. Nusbaum.
What Tony Awards has Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead won?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead has won several Tony Awards. These include Best Play, Best Costume Design for Desmond Heeley, Best Direction of a Play for Derek Goldby, Best Scenic Design for Desmond Heeley, Producer (Dramatic) for David Merrick Arts Foundation, and Producer (Musical) for Hal James and Jane C. Nusbaum.

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