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A Midsummer Night's Dream Revival 1971

Opened: January 20, 1971
Closing: March 13, 1971

A Midsummer Night's Dream - 1971 Broadway History , Info & More

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208 W. 41st St. New York, NY 10036


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Peter Brook Brings the Mahabharata to BAM in BATTLEFIELD Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016


With Battlefield, Peter Brook and his internationally renowned team -- Marie-Helene Estienne and Jean-Claude Carriere -- revisit the great Indian epic the Mahabharata 30 years after Brook's legendary production captivated the theater world-and inaugurated the BAM Majestic Theater (now the BAM Harvey Theater).

Peter Brook to Bring the Mahabharata to BAM in BATTLEFIELD This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2016


With Battlefield, Peter Brook and his internationally renowned team -- Marie-Helene Estienne and Jean-Claude Carriere -- revisit the great Indian epic the Mahabharata 30 years after Brook's legendary production captivated the theater world-and inaugurated the BAM Majestic Theater (now the BAM Harvey Theater).

Box Office for Broadway's WOLF HALL Now Open at Winter Garden Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 16, 2015


The box office of the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway, between 50th and 51st Streets), home of the anticipated Broadway transfer of the Royal Shakespeare Company's critically acclaimed theatrical event Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 is now open for business.

PETER BROOK: THE TIGHTROPE Opens 4/11 in Los Angeles
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 14, 2014


Peter Brook is one of the world's most respected and revolutionary directors of contemporary theatre. To help his actors achieve extraordinary performances, he has a special exercise, called 'the Tightrope,' which evolved over decades of experimentation and practice into a process of transformation that makes theatre real and new for actor and audience alike. In this quietly eloquent and unique film, director Simon Brook - Peter's son - reveals how the Tightrope works its dramatic alchemy.

A.C.T. to Screen PETER BROOK: THE TIGHTROPE, 3/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2014


Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced today that American Conservatory Theater will present the exclusive California screening of Peter Brook: The Tightrope, a new and definitive documentary on the creative process of legendary theater director Peter Brook, on Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco).

Peter Brook Returns to BAM with US Premiere of THE SUIT, Now thru 2/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2013


With The Suit, theater director Peter Brook-whose 1987 production of The Mahabharata inaugurated the BAM Majestic Theater (now the BAM Harvey Theater)-returns to BAM with Theatre des Bouffes du Nord to showcase his signature approach of innovative stage design and the integration of live music. Written by Can Themba, The Suit was adapted for the stage by Mothobi Mutloatse, and Barney Simon.

Peter Brook Returns to BAM with US Premiere of THE SUIT, 1/17-2/2
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2012


With The Suit, theater director Peter Brook-whose 1987 production of The Mahabharata inaugurated the BAM Majestic Theater (now the BAM Harvey Theater)-returns to BAM with Theatre des Bouffes du Nord to showcase his signature approach of innovative stage design and the integration of live music. Written by Can Themba, The Suit was adapted for the stage by Mothobi Mutloatse, and Barney Simon.

A Midsummer Night's Dream History

Other Productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream

1826   Broadway
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1903   Broadway
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1906   Broadway
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1910   Broadway
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1915   Broadway
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1920   Broadway
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1927   Broadway
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1932   Broadway
Broadway
1954   Broadway
Broadway
1956   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1967   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1971   Broadway
Broadway
1975   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1977   Off-Broadway Classic Stage Company
Off-Broadway
1981   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1982   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1987   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1991   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1994   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2007   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2012   Off-Broadway Classic Stage Company Production
Off-Broadway
2012   West End Open Air Theater Production
West End
2013   West End Michael Grandage Company Production
West End
2013   Off-Broadway Theater for a New Audience Production
Off-Broadway
2015   Off-Broadway Pearl Theatre Company Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2017   Off-Broadway Shakespeare in the Park Revival
Off-Broadway
2019   Off-Broadway Original Immersive Production
Off-Broadway
2020   Off-Broadway Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

A Midsummer Night's Dream - 1971 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1971 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director Peter Brook
1971 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Sally Jacobs
1971 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Productions 0
1971 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Sally Jacobs

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