Seven Guitars 1996

Opened: March 28, 1996
Closing: September 08, 1996

Seven Guitars - 1996 - Broadway History , Info & More

Walter Kerr Theatre (Broadway)
219 West 48th St. New York, NY

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Seven Guitars FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Seven Guitars have there been?
Seven Guitars has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1996.
What Tony Awards has Seven Guitars been nominated for?
Best Play , Best Direction of a Play for Lloyd RichardsBest Lighting Design for Christopher Akerlind and Best Scenic Design for Scott Bradley.
What awards has Seven Guitars been nominated for?
Seven Guitars has been nominated for several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards, Best Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Director - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Lloyd Richards. It has also received Special Awards at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Viola Davis received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in Seven Guitars. In addition, August Wilson, the playwright of Seven Guitars, has been nominated for and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
What awards has Seven Guitars won?
Seven Guitars has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards, Best Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Director - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Lloyd Richards. The show also received Special Awards at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Performance recognition at the Theatre World Awards for Viola Davis. Additionally, August Wilson, the playwright of Seven Guitars, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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