Short Eyes
Play - Original
Vivian Beaumont Theater
Data not verified
- First Preview: May 9, 1974
- Opening Date: May 23, 1974
- Closing Date: August 4, 1974
- Previews: 16
- Performances: 102
Playwright: Miguel Pinero
Synopsis
The inmates of a prison band together sexually, personally and in their shared hatred of an incarcerated child molester.
Opening Night Cast
| Hollis Barnes | Mr. Brown | |
| Chuck Bergansky | Sgt. Morrison | |
| Bimbo | Juan Otero | |
| Joseph Carberry | Charlie "Longshoe" Murphy | |
| William Carden | Clark Davis | |
| Tito Goya | Julio "Cupcakes" Mercado | |
| Ben Jefferson | John "Ice" Walker | |
| J.J. Johnson | William "El Raheem" Johnson |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Miguel Pinero | Writer | |
| Marvin Felix Camillo | Director | |
| David Mitchell | Scenic Design | |
| Paul Martino | Costume Design | |
| Spencer Mosse | Lighting Design | |
| Dorman Allison | Hair Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Outstanding Director | Marvin Felix Camillo | Winner |
| 1974 | Outstanding New Playwright | Miguel Pinero | Winner |
| 1974 | Outstanding Set Design | David Mitchell | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Best American Play | Miguel Pinero | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Play | Nominee |
