The Human Comedy 1984

Opened: April 5, 1984
Closing: April 15, 1984

The Human Comedy - 1984 - Broadway History , Info & More

Royale Theatre
242 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on the novel by William Saroyan

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Cast Set For WEDDING BAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band:  A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. 

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“I Be Done Been Was Is' - director  Debra J. Robinson's engaging, insightful look at what it means to be a talented, sharp-witted Black woman navigating the male-dominated world of stand-up featuring Marsha Warfield and Rhonda Hansome  will be screened at the BAM Rose Cinema  located  at 30 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, NY on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 @ 7pm. 

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The Human Comedy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Human Comedy have there been?
The Human Comedy has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1983, Off-Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 1984 and which opened in 2006.
What awards has The Human Comedy been nominated for?
The Human Comedy has been nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Galt MacDermott.

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