Agnes of God
Drama - Original
Music Box Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 19, 1982
- Opening Date: March 30, 1982
- Closing Date: September 4, 1983
- Previews: 12
- Performances: 599
Playwright: John Pielmeier
Synopsis
A court psychiatrist attempts to unravel the case of a dead baby found in the wastebasket of a young nun who has no memory of the incident. The psychiatrist does battle with a strong-willed Mother Superior who insists the child was immaculately conceived.
Opening Night Cast
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Elizabeth Ashley | Doctor Martha Livingstone |
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Geraldine Page | Mother Miriam Ruth |
| Amanda Plummer | Agnes |
Opening Night Production Credits
| John Pielmeier | Writer | |
| Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Director | |
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Eugene Lee | Scenic Design |
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Carrie F. Robbins | Costume Design |
| Roger Morgan | Lighting Design | |
| Lyn Quiyou | Hair Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Amanda Plummer | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Amanda Plummer | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Actress in a Play | Geraldine Page | Nominee |
| 1982 | Featured Actress in a Play | Amanda Plummer | Winner |
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