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'night, Mother 1983

Opened: March 31, 1983
Closing: February 26, 1984

'night, Mother - 1983 Broadway History , Info & More

John Golden Theatre (Broadway)
252 West 45th St. New York, NY

"'night Mother" tells the heart-wrenching story of Jessie and her mother Thelma as they embark on a cordial remembrance of things past. 'night Mother explores a parents' worst nightmare as Thelma tries to convince her daughter that life is worth living despite the constant struggles and suffering.


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American Repertory Theater to Stage New Play NICE FISH
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2015


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn, is pleased to present the new American play Nice Fish, conceived, written, and adapted by Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins, and directed by Claire van Kampen.

Paul Lucas' TRANS SCRIPTS Gets Sold-Out Reading Tonight at American Repertory Theater
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2015


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Diane Paulus, Artistic Director, presents a reading of TRANS SCRIPTS, a groundbreaking new play about transgender identity, written by Paul Lucas, and directed by Jo Bonney, at OBERON tonight, November 23 at 7:30PM.

Paul Lucas' TRANS SCRIPTS Sells Out at American Repertory Theater
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2015


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Diane Paulus, Artistic Director, will present a reading of TRANS SCRIPTS, a groundbreaking new play about transgender identity, written by Paul Lucas, and directed by Jo Bonney, at OBERON on Monday, November 23 at 7:30PM. 

A.R.T. & 868 Boston to Host 3rd Annual WORDplay Summer Theater and Writing Camp
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 2, 2015


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) and 826 Boston announce the third annual WORDplay Summer Theater and Writing Camp for children ages 11-14. Twenty-five students have been chosen by lottery to participate in the free, five-week camp from July 13 through August 14. WORDplay takes place Monday through Thursday, 1:30 - 5:30pm at 826 Boston's youth writing and tutoring center, located at 3035 Washington Street in Roxbury, MA.

Jessie Mueller-Led WAITRESS Premiere Kicks Off Rehearsals at A.R.T.; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2015


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus, began rehearsals today (pictured, left) for the world premiere musical Waitress. Based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly the new musical has a book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock.

'night, Mother History

Other Productions of 'night, Mother

1983   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2004   Broadway Broadway Revival
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'night, Mother - 1983 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1983 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Marsha Norman
1983 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress Anne Pitoniak
1983 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress Kathy Bates
1983 Theatre World Awards Performance Anne Pitoniak
1983 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Kathy Bates
1983 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Anne Pitoniak
1983 Tony Awards Best Play Marsha Norman
1983 Tony Awards Best Play Dann Byck
1983 Tony Awards Best Play Wendell Cherry
1983 Tony Awards Best Play The Shubert Organization
1983 Tony Awards Best Play Frederick M. Zollo

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