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Drama - Original
Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: April 21, 1976
- Closing Date: June 5, 1977
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 478
Playwright: David Rabe
Synopsis
A group of soldiers in a Virginia army barracks struggle to cope with their racial, homophobic and other personal torments and insensitivities as they wonder if they will ever see combat in Vietnam.
Opening Night Cast
| Terry Alexander | Roger | |
| Peter Evans | Richie | |
| Dorian Harewood | Carlyle | |
| Miklos Horvath | M.P. | |
| Michael Kell | Martin | |
| Kenneth McMillan | Sgt. Rooney | |
| Mark Metcalf | Clark, M.P. | |
| Les Roberts | Hinson, M.P. |
Opening Night Production Credits
| David Rabe | Writer | |
| Mike Nichols | Director | |
| Tony Walton | Scenic Design | |
| Bill Walker | Costume Design | |
| Ronald Wallace | Lighting Design | |
| J. Roy Helland | Wigmaster |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Most Promising Male Performer | Peter Evans | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Peter Evans | Nominee |
| 1976 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Mike Nichols | Nominee |
| 1976 | Outstanding New Play | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Best American Play | David Rabe | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Direction of a Play | Mike Nichols | Nominee |
| 1977 | Play | Nominee |
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