Sleuth
Drama - Original
Music Box Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 9, 1970
- Opening Date: November 12, 1970
- Closing Date: October 13, 1973
- Previews: 4
- Performances: 1222
Playwright: Anthony Shaffer
Synopsis
A detective story writer plays a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with his wife's lover in Anthony Shaffer's thriller.
Opening Night Production Credits
| Anthony Shaffer | Writer | |
| Clifford Williams | Director | |
| Carl Toms | Scenic Design | |
| William Ritman | Lighting Design | |
| Ben Rosenberg | General Manager | |
| Martin Cohen | Company Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Outstanding Performance | Anthony Quayle | Winner |
| 1971 | Outstanding Performance | Keith Baxter | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Direction of a Play | Clifford Williams | Nominee |
| 1971 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | William Ritman | Nominee |
| 1971 | Play | Winner |
