Seascape
Drama - Original
Shubert Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: January 21, 1975
- Opening Date: January 26, 1975
- Closing Date: March 22, 1975
- Previews: 7
- Performances: 65
Playwright: Edward Albee
Synopsis
Edward Albee, in his second Pulitzer Prize-winning play, has a day at the beach, investigating the communication between couples — one, a pair of middle-aged American humans contemplating retirement; the other, a male and female lizard tiring of the sea and considering a landlocked life.
Opening Night Cast
| Deborah Kerr | Nancy | |
| Frank Langella | Leslie | |
| Barry Nelson | Charlie | |
| Maureen Anderman | Sarah |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Edward Albee | Writer | |
| Edward Albee | Director | |
| James Tilton | Scenic Design | |
| Fred Voelpel | Costume Design | |
| James Tilton | Lighting Design | |
| Michael Kasdan | General Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Outstanding Costume Design | Fred Voelpel | Nominee |
| 1975 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Maureen Anderman | Nominee |
| 1975 | Outstanding New Play (American) | Nominee |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Best American Play | Edward Albee | Nominee |
Pulitzer Prize
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Edward Albee | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Featured Actor in a Play | Frank Langella | Winner |
| 1975 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | James Tilton | Nominee |
| 1975 | Play | Nominee |
PLAYBILL ARCHIVES: Seascape — 1975