Much Ado About Nothing
Comedy - Revival
George Gershwin Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: October 6, 1984
- Opening Date: October 14, 1984
- Closing Date: January 16, 1985
- Previews: 4
- Performances: 53
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Synopsis
The anti-romantic wits Beatrice and Benedick, who profess to hate each other, are forced by their friends' trickery to admit their true feelings as they help to save the wedding of his fellow soldier Claudio and her cousin Hero.
Opening Night Cast
| Christopher Benjamin | Dogberry | |
| Ken Bones | Don Pedro | |
| John Bowe | Conrade | |
| Christopher Bowen | Count Claudio of Florence | |
| Alexandra Brook | Margaret | |
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John Carlisle | Don John |
| Amy Chang | Boy [Alternate] | |
| Simon Clark | Fourth Watch |
Opening Night Production Credits
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William Shakespeare | Writer |
| Terry Hands | Director | |
| Doreen Hermitage | Choreographer | |
| Ralph Koltai | Scenic Design | |
| Alexander Reid | Costume Design | |
| Terry Hands | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Derek Jacobi | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding Costume Design | Alexander Reid | Winner |
| 1985 | Outstanding Set Design | Ralph Koltai | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding Sound Design | Nigel Hess | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Actor in a Play | Derek Jacobi | Winner |
| 1985 | Actress in a Play | Sinéad Cusack | Nominee |
| 1985 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Alexander Reid | Nominee |
| 1985 | Direction of a Play | Terry Hands | Nominee |
| 1985 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Terry Hands | Nominee |
| 1985 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Ralph Koltai | Nominee |
