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Awards and Nominations
2007 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Christopher Plummer was nominated but did not win.
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Christopher Plummer was nominated but did not win.
2007 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Christopher Plummer was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Doug Hughes Director
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
Santo Loquasto Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Brian MacDevitt Lighting Designer
David Van Tieghem Sound Designer
Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
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