The Dresser
Play - Original
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: October 15, 1981
- Opening Date: November 9, 1981
- Closing Date: May 1, 1982
- Previews: 20
- Performances: 200
Playwright: Ronald Harwood
Synopsis
A theatrical dresser struggles to prepare his celebrated actor employer to go on for another performance as King Lear in the English provinces.
Opening Night Production Credits
| Ronald Harwood | Writer | |
| Michael Elliott | Director | |
| Laurie Dennett | Scenic Design | |
| Stephen Doncaster | Costume Design | |
| Beverly Emmons | Lighting Design | |
| Ian Gibson | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Paul Rogers | Nominee |
| 1982 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Beverly Emmons | Nominee |
| 1982 | Outstanding Set Design | Laurie Dennett | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Actor in a Play | Tom Courtenay | Nominee |
| 1982 | Play | Nominee |
