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Friedrich Duerrenmatt

Date of Death: December 14, 1990 (69)

Birth Place: SWITZERLAND

Latest News on Friedrich Duerrenmatt:
How Often Are Broadway Plays Adapted Into Musicals? (Oct 8, 2023)

Which Four Broadway Theatres Are Named After Women? (Mar 26, 2021)

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Awards and Nominations


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1959 - Best Foreign Play

Friedrich Duerrenmatt, The Visit

Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Play

Friedrich Duerrenmatt, The Visit

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How Often Are Broadway Plays Adapted Into Musicals?

This time, the reader question was: With Purlie Victorious returning to Broadway, what are other plays that were revived on Broadway after their musical adaptations premiered?
Which Four Broadway Theatres Are Named After Women?

We're looking into the history of each of these theatres, plus their namesakes Ethel Barrymore, Vivian Beaumont Allen, Lynn Fontanne, and Helen Hayes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Friedrich Duerrenmatt written?

Friedrich Duerrenmatt has written 3 shows including The Visit (Playwright), Romulus (Playwright), The Physicists (Playwright).

What awards has Friedrich Duerrenmatt been nominated for?

Friedrich Duerrenmatt has been nominated for several awards for his play, The Visit. He was nominated for Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and for Best Play at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Friedrich Duerrenmatt won?

Friedrich Duerrenmatt has won the Best Foreign Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for his play, The Visit.

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