Yentl
Play - Original
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: October 15, 1975
- Opening Date: October 23, 1975
- Closing Date: May 2, 1976
- Previews: 11
- Performances: 223
Playwright: Isaac Bashevis Singer, Leah Napolin
Synopsis
A Jewish girl disguises herself as a boy in order to study the Torah in this adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy."
Opening Night Production Credits
| Leah Napolin | Writer | |
| Isaac Bashevis Singer | Writer | |
| Robert Kalfin | Director | |
| Karl Eigsti | Scenic Design | |
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Carrie F. Robbins | Costume Design |
| William Mintzer | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Tovah Feldshuh | Nominee |
| 1976 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Tovah Feldshuh | Nominee |
| 1976 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Lynn Ann Leveridge | Nominee |
| 1975 | Special Award | Tovah Feldshuh | Winner |
| 1976 | Unique Theatrical Experience | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Special Award | Tovah Feldshuh | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Theatre World Award | Tovah Feldshuh | Winner |
| 1976 | Theatre World Award | John Shea | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Actress in a Play | Tovah Feldshuh | Nominee |
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