In honor of its 50th Anniversary, the Playhouse is proud to present this unsung sensation in its full, original, and soaring orchestration. Boasting one of the most singular and sumptuous scores in Broadway history, Sondheim’s enchanting, hilarious romantic farce is a bona fide classic of American musical theater.
Sondheim's 1973 musical, based on the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night, follows aging actress Desiree Armfeldt, her mother Madame Armfeldt, and a series of interwoven love affairs during one eventful weekend in the country.
Recipient of three Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score, A Little Night Music is “heady, civilized, sophisticated and enchanting.” – New York Times
Drama Desk Award | |||
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1973 | Outstanding Director | Winner | |
1973 | Outstanding Lyrics | Winner | |
1973 | Outstanding Music | Winner | |
1973 | Outstanding Performance | Winner | |
1973 | Outstanding Performance | Winner | |
1973 | Most Promising Performer | Winner | |
1973 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
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1973 | Best Musical | Winner |
Theatre World Awards | |||
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1973 | Theatre World Award | Winner | |
1973 | Theatre World Award | Winner | |
1973 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
Tony Award | |||
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1973 | Best Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
1973 | Musical | Winner | |
1973 | Best Book of a Musical | Winner | |
1973 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
1973 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
1973 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
1973 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
1973 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
1973 | Best Original Score | Winner | |
1973 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
1973 | Best Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
1973 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Winner |