A Midsummer Night's Dream
Play - Revival
Billy Rose Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: January 16, 1970
- Opening Date: January 20, 1971
- Closing Date: March 13, 1971
- Previews: 2
- Performances: 62
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Synopsis
William Shakespeare's comedy brings together a group of star-crossed lovers, an inept band of actors led by the pompous Bottom, and the king and queen of the fairies and their impish henchman Puck, who creates romantic and comic havoc for all.
Opening Night Cast
| Martin Best | Ensemble | |
| Hugh Keays Byrne | Cobweb | |
| Ralph Cotterill | Moth | |
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Frances de la Tour | Helena |
| Alan Howard | Oberon Theseus |
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| John Kane | Puck Philostrate |
Opening Night Production Credits
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William Shakespeare | Writer |
| Peter Brook | Director | |
| Sally Jacobs | Scenic Design | |
| Sally Jacobs | Costume Design | |
| Lloyd Burlingame | Lighting Design | |
| Jack Schlissel | General Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Outstanding Director | Peter Brook | Winner |
| 1971 | Outstanding Set Design | Sally Jacobs | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Outstanding Play | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Direction of a Play | Peter Brook | Winner |
| 1971 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Sally Jacobs | Nominee |
