Medea
Drama - Revival
Cort Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 27, 1982
- Opening Date: May 2, 1982
- Closing Date: June 27, 1982
- Previews: 8
- Performances: 65
Synopsis
A barbarian sorceress is abandoned by her war-hero husband for a Greek princess, turning to the ultimate murder for revenge in Euripedes' tragedy.
Opening Night Cast
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Zoe Caldwell | Medea |
| Judith Anderson | Nurse | |
| Mitchell Ryan | Jason |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Euripides | Writer | |
| Robert Whitehead | Director | |
| Ben Edwards | Scenic Design | |
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Jane Greenwood | Costume Design |
| Martin Aronstein | Lighting Design | |
| David Amram | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Zoe Caldwell | Winner |
| 1982 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Pauline Flanagan | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Actress in a Play | Zoe Caldwell | Winner |
| 1982 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Jane Greenwood | Nominee |
| 1982 | Featured Actress in a Play | Judith Anderson | Nominee |
| 1982 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Martin Aronstein | Nominee |
| 1982 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1982 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Ben Edwards | Nominee |
