Noises Off
Comedy - Original
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 2, 1983
- Opening Date: December 11, 1983
- Closing Date: April 6, 1985
- Previews: 12
- Performances: 553
Playwright: Michael Frayn
Synopsis
In Act I of Michael Frayn's farce, a second-rate company of British actors is rehearsing a touring company of a terrible sex farce. Act II reveals the backstage chaos that takes place during a performance, and Act III follows the onstage performance in which everything goes wrong.
Opening Night Cast
| Victor Garber | Garry Lejeune | |
| Dorothy Loudon | Dotty Otley | |
| Brian Murray | Lloyd Dallas | |
| Linda Thorson | Belinda Blair | |
| Paxton Whitehead | Frederick Fellowes | |
| Deborah Rush | Brooke Ashton |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Michael Frayn | Writer | |
| Michael Blakemore | Director | |
| Michael Annals | Scenic Design | |
| Michael Annals | Costume Design | |
| Martin Aronstein | Lighting Design | |
| Joe Domino | Miss Loudon's Hair |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Michael Blakemore | Winner |
| 1984 | Outstanding Ensemble Performance | Victor Garber | Winner |
| 1984 | Outstanding New Play | Nominee | |
| 1984 | Outstanding Set Design | Michael Annals | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Outstanding Director | Michael Blakemore | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Direction of a Play | Michael Blakemore | Nominee |
| 1984 | Featured Actor in a Play | Douglas Seale | Nominee |
| 1984 | Featured Actress in a Play | Deborah Rush | Nominee |
| 1984 | Play | Nominee |
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