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, more...
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Inga Swenson, a trained lyric soprano, received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Lizzie Curry in the 1964 Broadway production of 110 in the Shade. more...
Christopher Votos, a Dallas native and Juilliard graduate, brought his award-winning talent to the stage in 110 in the Shade, adding to his impressive resume that includes Broadway's On The Town and the national tour of Come Fly Away. more...
Awards and Nominations
1964 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Will Geer was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Inga Swenson was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Motley Costume Designer
Joseph Anthony Director
John Harvey Lighting Designer
Hershy Kay Orchestrator
Michel Kazan Hair Designer
Agnes De Mille Choreographer
Donald Pippin Musical Director
Oliver Smith Scenic Designer
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