Sticks and Bones
Play - Original
John Golden Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 23, 1972
- Opening Date: March 1, 1972
- Closing Date: October 1, 1972
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 246
Playwright: David Rabe
Synopsis
An all-American, "Nelsons"-like family continues living its 1950s ideal of life even after a son traumatized by the Vietnam War returns home, in David Rabe's dark comedy.
Opening Night Cast
| Tom Aldredge | Ozzie | |
| Cliff De Young | Rick | |
| Hector Elias | The Sgt. Major | |
| Asa Gim | The Girl | |
| Charles Siebert | The Priest | |
| Drew Snyder | David | |
| Elizabeth Wilson | Harriet |
Opening Night Production Credits
| David Rabe | Writer | |
| Galt MacDermot | Featuring the song "Baby When I Find You" with Music by | |
| David Rabe | Featuring the song "Baby When I Find You" with Lyrics by | |
| Jeff Bleckner | Director | |
| Santo Loquasto | Scenic Design | |
| Theoni V. Aldredge | Costume Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Outstanding Director | Jeff Bleckner | Winner |
| 1972 | Outstanding Performance | Tom Aldredge | Winner |
| 1972 | Outstanding Set Design | Santo Loquasto | Winner |
| 1972 | Outstanding Set Design | Santo Loquasto | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Special Citation | David Rabe | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Outstanding Play | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Actor in a Play | Tom Aldredge | Nominee |
| 1972 | Direction of a Play | Jeff Bleckner | Nominee |
| 1972 | Featured Actress in a Play | Elizabeth Wilson | Winner |
| 1972 | Play | Winner |