August Strindberg's masterpiece tells the deliciously venomous story of a crumbling marriage-laced with black comedy and biting humor. As their 25th anniversary approaches, military captain, Edgar, and his wife, Alice, face off in a fierce battle of wills. Their sparring proves both harrowing and hilarious, amplified by the voice of celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (Port Authority, The Seafarer, Shining City, Dublin Carol). His adaptation brings lyricism and ferocity to the story of the tyrannical captain and his manipulative wife, and the "innocent" Kurt who stumbles into their midst and quickly finds himself ensnared in the couple's wicked game.
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1974 | Broadway |
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2001 | Broadway |
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Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2002 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Ian McKellen |
2002 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Helen Mirren |
2002 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Helen Mirren |
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