The Real Thing

Drama - Original

Plymouth Theatre

Data not verified
  • First Preview: December 22, 1983
  • Opening Date: January 5, 1984
  • Closing Date: May 12, 1985
  • Previews: 16
  • Performances: 566

Playwright: Tom Stoppard

Opening Night Credits Photo Galleries Awards
 

  • Playbill Covers (2)

    • Playbill Cover - The Real Thing
    • Playbill Cover - The Real Thing

  • Inside the Playbill (10)

    • Inside the Playbill - The Real Thing
    • Inside the Playbill - The Real Thing
 

Synopsis

Playwright Henry and actress Annie fall in love while cheating on their spouses, then marry and cheat on each other, unable to let his intense intellect and her intense emotions keep them from appreciating their love.

 

Opening Night Cast

Glenn Close in The Real Thing Glenn Close Annie
Jeremy Irons in The Real Thing Jeremy Irons Henry
Christine Baranski in The Real Thing Christine Baranski Charlotte
Peter Gallagher in The Real Thing Peter Gallagher Billy
Cynthia Nixon in The Real Thing Cynthia Nixon Debbie
Vyto Ruginis Brodie
Kenneth Welsh in The Real Thing Kenneth Welsh Max
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Opening Night Production Credits

Tom Stoppard Tom Stoppard Writer
Mike Nichols Mike Nichols Director
Tony Walton Tony Walton Scenic Design
  Anthea Sylbert Costume Design
  Tharon Musser Lighting Design
  Otts Munderloh Sound Design
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Inside the Playbill (10)

  • Inside the Playbill - The Real Thing
  • Inside the Playbill - The Real Thing
  • Inside the Playbill - The Real Thing
  • Inside the Playbill - The Real Thing
The Real Thing - Opening Night
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1983 - 1984

 
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Awards


Clarence Derwent Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1984 Most Promising Male Performer Peter Gallagher Winner

Drama Desk Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1984 Outstanding Actor in a Play Jeremy Irons Nominee
1984 Outstanding Director of a Play Mike Nichols Nominee
1984 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Christine Baranski Winner
1984 Outstanding Lighting Design Tharon Musser Nominee
1984 Outstanding New Play   Winner
1984 Outstanding Set Design Tony Walton Nominee

New York Drama Critics' Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1984 Best Play Tom Stoppard Winner

Outer Critics Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1984 Outstanding New Broadway Play   Winner

Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1984 Actor in a Play Jeremy Irons Winner
1984 Actress in a Play Glenn Close Winner
1984 Costume Design (Play or Musical) Anthea Sylbert Nominee
1984 Direction of a Play Mike Nichols Winner
1984 Featured Actress in a Play Christine Baranski Winner
1984 Play   Winner
1984 Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Tony Walton Nominee
 
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