The Civil War 1999

Opened: April 22, 1999
Closing: June 13, 1999

The Civil War - 1999 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

The Civil War - 1999 - Broadway Cast

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The Civil War FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Civil War have there been?
The Civil War has had 4 productions including Houston, TX (Regional) which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1999, Broadway which opened in 1999 and which opened in 2006.
What Tony Awards has The Civil War been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Frank Wildhorn and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jack Murphy.
What awards has The Civil War been nominated for?
Outstanding Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards)Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jerry Zaks and Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paul Gallo.
What awards has The Civil War won?
The Civil War has won several awards, including Outstanding Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Jerry Zaks, the director of the musical, also received the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Paul Gallo won the Outstanding Lighting Design award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work on The Civil War.

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