Bent
Drama - Original
New Apollo Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 19, 1979
- Opening Date: December 2, 1979
- Closing Date: June 28, 1980
- Previews: 15
- Performances: 241
Playwright: Martin Sherman
Synopsis
Two homosexual lovers are thrown into a Nazi concentration camp in the 1930s, with one denying being gay until his experiences in the camp teach him the importance of pride in himself.
Opening Night Cast
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Richard Gere | Max |
| David Dukes | Horst | |
 |
David Marshall Grant | Rudy |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Martin Sherman | Writer | |
| Robert Allan Ackerman | Director | |
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Santo Loquasto | Scenic Design |
| Robert Wojewodski | Costume Design | |
| Arden Fingerhut | Lighting Design | |
| Jay Kingwill | General Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | David Dukes | Nominee |
| 1980 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Michael Gross | Nominee |
| 1980 | Outstanding Music in a Play | Stanley Silverman | Nominee |
| 1980 | Outstanding Sound Design | Stanley Silverman | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Theatre World Award | Richard Gere | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Featured Actor in a Play | David Dukes | Nominee |
| 1980 | Play | Nominee |
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