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Blithe Spirit 1941

Opened: November 5, 1941

Blithe Spirit - 1941 Broadway History , Info & More

Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY

Blithe Spirit is a classic comedy play, written by Noël Coward in 1941. The play follows the story of novelist Charles Condomine who, hoping to gather material for his next book, invites eccentric medium Madame Arcati to conduct a séance in his home. The séance proves a little too successful when it accidentally conjures the ghost of Charles' deceased first wife, Elvira. This comedic situation unfolds as Charles struggles to deal with his formidable first wife's return, all while trying to keep it a secret from his very much alive second wife, Ruth. The play was a massive success, running for nearly 2,000 performances in London's West End alone. It has been revived numerous times and even adapted into a 1945 film of the same name.




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by Jessica Lewis - Jul 26, 2010


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by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2010


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by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2010


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by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


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Blithe Spirit History

Other Productions of Blithe Spirit

1941   Broadway
Broadway
1943   Broadway
Broadway
1987   Broadway
Broadway
2009   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2011   West End London Production
West End
2014   West End West End Revival Production
West End
2014   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
2021   West End
West End

Blithe Spirit - 1941 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1942 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Foreign Play Noel Coward

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