The Changing Room
Play - Original
Morosco Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 2, 1973
- Opening Date: March 6, 1973
- Closing Date: August 18, 1973
- Previews: 3
- Performances: 192
Playwright: David Storey
Synopsis
A rugby team's locker room adventures, before, during and after the game, are detailed in David Storey's play.
Opening Night Cast
| Tom Atkins | Walsh | |
| Louis Beachner | Harry Riley | |
| John Braden | "Sandy" Sandford | |
| Alan Castner | Frank Moore | |
| Peter DeMaio | Tallon | |
| Jake Dengel | Luke | |
| George Ede | Danny Crosby | |
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George Hearn | Trevor |
Opening Night Production Credits
| David Storey | Writer | |
| Michael Rudman | Director | |
| David Jenkins | Scenic Design | |
| Whitney Blausen | Costume Design | |
| Ronald Wallace | Lighting Design | |
| Diana Shumlin | General Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Most Promising Performer | Tom Atkins | Winner |
| 1973 | Outstanding Director | Michael Rudman | Winner |
| 1973 | Outstanding Performance | John Lithgow | Winner |
| 1973 | Outstanding Set Design | David Jenkins | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Best Play | David Storey | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Direction of a Play | Michael Rudman | Nominee |
| 1973 | Featured Actor in a Play | John Lithgow | Winner |
| 1973 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1973 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | David Jenkins | Nominee |
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