Children of a Lesser God (Broadway, Longacre Theatre, 1980) | Playbill

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Children of a Lesser God

Broadway
Play
Drama
Original

Children of a Lesser God Playbill - April 1980
Children of a Lesser God Playbill - April 1980
Children of a Lesser God Playbill - July 1981
Children of a Lesser God Playbill - July 1981
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SYNOPSIS: A unconventional speech therapist who works at a school for the deaf attempts to teach the school's deaf cleaning woman to speak and read lips. As their relationship heats up, so does their need for control, igniting a thrilling exploration of passion, intimacy, and connection.
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Pro Info

  • First Preview
    Mar 22 1980
  • Opening Date
    Mar 30 1980
  • Closing Date
    May 16 1982
  • Previews
    9
  • Performances
    887 as of Nov 02, 2024

Inside The Playbill

Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night
Children of a Lesser God - Opening Night

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1980 Outstanding Director of a Play Nominee
1980 Outstanding Actress in a Play Nominee
1980 Outstanding Actor in a Play Winner
1980 Outstanding New Play Winner
1980 Outstanding Lighting Design Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
1980 Outstanding Debut Performance Winner
1980 Outstanding New Broadway Play Winner
Tony Award
1980 Play Winner
1980 Best Direction of a Play Nominee
1980 Best Actress in a Play Winner
1980 Best Actor in a Play Winner

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