Alan Bennett’s brilliantly witty, perceptive tale of an unruly handful of senior schoolboys, preparing for coveted places at either Oxford or Cambridge under the tutelage of their somewhat “old-school” history teacher. An unusual approach to their studies is questioned when a new, young, history teacher joins the staff with strong views of his own. The History Boys is a compelling exploration of both the anarchy of adolescence and the very purpose of education itself, but it’s also a wonderful feel-good evening, shot through with Alan Bennett’s masterful wit and abundant humanity – quite simply a must-see.
| 2006 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Frances de la Tour |
| 2006 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding New Play | Alan Bennett |
| 2006 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Richard Griffiths |
| 2006 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Director of a Play | Nicholas Hytner |
| 2006 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Samuel Barnett |
| 2006 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Production of a Play | 0 |
| 2006 | New York Drama Critics Circle Awards | Best Play | Alan Bennett |
| 2006 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Broadway Play | 0 |
| 2006 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Director of a Play | Nicholas Hytner |
| 2006 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Richard Griffiths |
| 2006 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Frances de la Tour |
| 2006 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | Richard Griffiths |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | Nicholas Hytner |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Mark Henderson |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Samuel Barnett |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | Richard Griffiths |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Frances de la Tour |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Alan Bennett |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Jam Theatricals |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Boyett Ostar Productions |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Roger Berlind |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Debra Black |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Eric Falkenstein |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Roy Furman |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | The National Theatre of Great Britain |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Mort Swinsky |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Dede Harris |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Ralph Guild |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Jon Avnet |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Scott Rudin |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Judith Resnick |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Stephanie P. McClelland |
| 2006 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Play | Bob Crowley |
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