Canterbury Tales 1969

Opened: February 3, 1969

Canterbury Tales - 1969 - Broadway History , Info & More

Eugene O'Neill Theatre (Broadway)
230 West 49th St. New York, NY

Based on a translation from Geoffrey Chaucer by Nevill Coghill

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BAM Announces 2023 Winter�"Spring Season Featuring Zadie Smith's Playwriting Debut, US Premiere of AGUA & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022


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by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2019


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by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2019


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Photo Flash: ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE Comes to the Canterbury Family Main Stage Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2018


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BWW TV: North Carolina Theatre's LOVE LETTERS
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by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015


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by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2012


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Canterbury Tales FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Canterbury Tales have there been?
Canterbury Tales has had 6 productions including West End which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1969, Broadway which opened in 1969, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1980 and Broadway which opened in 1980.
What Tony Awards has Canterbury Tales been nominated for?
Best Choreography for Sammy BayesBest Costume Design for Louden Sainthill and Best Scenic Design for Derek Cousins.
What Tony Awards has Canterbury Tales won?
Canterbury Tales has won several Tony Awards. These include Best Choreography for Sammy Bayes, Best Costume Design for Louden Sainthill, and Best Scenic Design for Derek Cousins.
What awards has Canterbury Tales been nominated for?
Canterbury Tales has been nominated for the Performance category at the Theatre World Awards. Ed Evanko received this nomination for his performance in the show.
What awards has Canterbury Tales won?
Canterbury Tales has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Ed Evanko.

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