Flora, the Red Menace 1987

Opened: November 20, 1987
Closing: unknown

Flora, the Red Menace - 1987 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Vineyard Theatre
108 East 15th Street New York, NY 10003

Based on the novel Love is Just Around the Corner by Lester Atwell

A fashion designer, fresh out of school, is persuaded by her boy friend to join the Communist Party.

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Flora, the Red Menace FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Flora, the Red Menace have there been?
Flora, the Red Menace has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1965, Off-Broadway which opened in 1987, London Fringe which opened in 1994 and Los Angeles which opened in 2008.
What awards has Flora, the Red Menace been nominated for?
Flora, the Red Menace has been nominated for the Outstanding Revival award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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