A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
Comedy - Revival
Longacre Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 21, 1985
- Opening Date: March 27, 1985
- Closing Date: June 23, 1985
- Previews: 8
- Performances: 93
Playwright: Peter Nichols
Synopsis
A married couple struggle to deal with their disabled daughter, inventing conversations, characteristics and a full imaginary life for her as their own marriage falls apart.
Opening Night Cast
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Stockard Channing | Sheila |
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Jim Dale | Bri |
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Joanna Gleason | Pam |
| Margaret Hilton | Grace | |
| John Tillinger | Freddie | |
| Tenney Walsh | Joe |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Peter Nichols | Writer | |
| Arvin Brown | Director | |
| Marjorie Kellogg | Scenic Design | |
| Bill Walker | Costume Design | |
| Ronald Wallace | Lighting Design | |
| Charles LoPresto | Wig Design |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Most Promising Female Performer | Joanna Gleason | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Jim Dale | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Stockard Channing | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Joanna Gleason | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding Revival | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Jim Dale | Winner |
| 1985 | Outstanding Revival | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Actor in a Play | Jim Dale | Nominee |
| 1985 | Actress in a Play | Stockard Channing | Winner |
| 1985 | Featured Actress in a Play | Joanna Gleason | Nominee |
| 1985 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Winner |
