Hedda Gabler
Drama - Revival
Playhouse Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 2, 1971
- Opening Date: February 17, 1971
- Closing Date: June 19, 1971
- Previews: 19
- Performances: 56
Playwright: Henrik Ibsen
Synopsis
Ibsen's Hedda Gabler presents a psychological study of a cultivated woman, recently returned from her honeymoon, whose boredom and dissatisfaction in a stifling environment lead her to destroy others — and herself.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Claire Bloom | Hedda Tesman |
| Patricia Elliott | Thea Elvsted | |
| Robert Gerringer | Judge Brack | |
| Donald Madden | Eilert Lovborg | |
| Eda Reiss Merin | Bertha | |
| Roy Shuman | George Tesman | |
| Kate Wilkinson | Miss Julia Tesman |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Henrik Ibsen | Writer |
| Patrick Garland | Director | |
| John Bury | Scenic Design | |
| John Bury | Costume Design | |
| John Bury | Lighting Design | |
| Samuel J. Friedman | Press Representative |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Outstanding Performance | Claire Bloom | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Claire Bloom | Winner |
