A Moon for the Misbegotten Revival 1973

Opened: December 29, 1973
Closing: November 17, 1974

A Moon for the Misbegotten - 1973 - Broadway History , Info & More

Morosco Theatre
217 West 45th Street New York, NY

O'Neill's only love story, A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN tells the shattering story of Josie Hogan, a towering woman with a quick tongue and a ruined reputation who lives in a dilapidated Connecticut farmhouse with her conniving father, Phil. During one long moonlit night fueled by drink and lust, Josie's softer side is exposed through her feelings for Hogan's landlord Jim Tyrone, and two implacable souls reveal to each other the grief, longing and unrequited love they've hidden from the world.

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A Moon for the Misbegotten FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Moon for the Misbegotten have there been?
A Moon for the Misbegotten has had 10 productions including Broadway which opened in 1957, Off-Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000, London which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2007 and Broadway which opened in 2007.
What awards has A Moon for the Misbegotten been nominated for?
A Moon for the Misbegotten has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Jose Quintero was nominated for Outstanding Director at the Drama Desk Awards. Colleen Dewhurst was nominated for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards, and Jason Robards was also nominated for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has A Moon for the Misbegotten won?
A Moon for the Misbegotten has won several awards. It won the Best Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Jose Quintero won the Outstanding Director award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on the show. Colleen Dewhurst and Jason Robards both received the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for their respective roles in the production.

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