110 in the Shade 1963
Opened: October 24, 1963110 in the Shade - 1963 Broadway History , Info & More
Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway)
235 W. 44th St. New York, NY
Based on the play The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash
Adapted by Nash from his classic play "The Rainmaker," "110 in the Shade" tells the story of Lizzie Curry, a love-starved woman living on a rain-starved Texas ranch during the Depression. Lizzie likes to speak her mind, and she's plenty headstrong, but also lonely. Her father and brothers would like to see her hitched and happy, maybe to Sheriff File, who's become a brooding loner since his wife left him. Bursting with charisma, con-man Starbuck swaggers into town, promising rain to the drought-parched town, and a chance of romance for Lizzie.
"110 in the Shade" opened on Broadway 50 years ago on October 24, 1963, at the Broadhurst Theatre. Starring Inga Swenson as Lizzie and Will Geer as H.C. Curry and featuring the choreography of Agnes De Mille, the original production was nominated for four Tony Awards. The Roundabout Theater Company's 2007 revival starred Audra McDonald as Lizzie, Steve Kazee as Starbuck and John Cullum as H.C. Curry; it received five Tony nominations and won two Drama Desk awards for outstanding revival of a musical and for best actress in a musical.
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Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
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Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award
110 in the Shade History
Other Productions of 110 in the Shade
| 1963 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1964 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 1967 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1982 | Off-Off-Broadway |
Showcase Off-Off-Broadway |
| 1999 | West End |
Lost Musicals Concert West End |
| 2004 | Los Angeles |
Pasadena Playhouse Production Los Angeles |
| 2007 | Broadway |
Roundabout Revival Broadway |
110 in the Shade - 1963 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Joseph Anthony |
| 1964 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Harvey Schmidt |
| 1964 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Tom Jones |
| 1964 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Will Geer |
| 1964 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Inga Swenson |
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