The Crucifer of Blood
Play - Original
Helen Hayes Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: September 14, 1978
- Opening Date: September 28, 1978
- Closing Date: April 22, 1979
- Previews: 16
- Performances: 236
Playwright: Paul Giovanni
Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are seen as young detectives taking on an early case rooted in past violence in India.
Opening Night Cast
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Paxton Whitehead | Sherlock Holmes |
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Glenn Close | Irene St. Claire |
| Christopher Curry | Jonathan Small | |
| Andrew Davis | Mohammed Singh Mordecai Smith |
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Martin LaPlatney | Hopkins |
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Timothy Landfield | John Watson, M.D. |
| Melvin Lum | Fung Tching |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Paul Giovanni | Writer | |
| Paul Giovanni | Director | |
| John Wulp | Scenic Design | |
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Ann Roth | Costume Design |
| Roger Morgan | Lighting Design | |
| Leonard Will | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Roger Morgan | Winner |
| 1979 | Outstanding Set Design | John Wulp | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Outstanding Set Design | John Wulp | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Ann Roth | Nominee |
| 1979 | Direction of a Play | Paul Giovanni | Nominee |
| 1979 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Roger Morgan | Winner |
| 1979 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | John Wulp | Nominee |
