A Moon for the Misbegotten
Drama - Revival
Cort Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 9, 1984
- Opening Date: May 1, 1984
- Closing Date: June 9, 1984
- Previews: 19
- Performances: 40
Playwright: Eugene O'Neill
Synopsis
Set in a dilapidated Connecticut farmhouse in 1923, this American classic centers on Josie, a towering Irish woman with a quick tongue and a ruined reputation; her conniving father, Phil Hogan; and Jim Tyrone, Hogan's landlord and drinking companion, a cynical alcoholic haunted by the death of his mother.
Opening Night Cast
| Ian Bannen | James Tyrone, Jr. | |
| Jerome Kilty | Phil Hogan | |
| Kate Nelligan | Josie Hogan |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Eugene O'Neill | Writer | |
| David Leveaux | Director | |
| Brien Vehey | Scenic Design | |
| Brien Vehey | Costume Design | |
| Marc B. Weiss | Lighting Design | |
| Robert Kamlot | General Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Kate Nelligan | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Actress in a Play | Kate Nelligan | Nominee |
| 1984 | Direction of a Play | David Leveaux | Nominee |
| 1984 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Marc B. Weiss | Nominee |
| 1984 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Nominee |