Young Paul artfully cons himself into the lives of New York's bourgeois by claiming to know a wealthy couple's Ivy League children and being the son of Sydney Poitier. After he's caught seducing a hustler in their home, the charade is revealed and Paul is soon back on the street more...
Kelly Bishop, who starred in Six Degrees of Separation at Lincoln Center, is renowned for her Tony and Drama Desk award-winning role as Sheila in A Chorus Line and her portrayal of Emily Gilmore on "The Gilmore Girls." more...
Stockard Channing, who earned a Tony Award nomination and an Obie Award for her role in "Six Degrees of Separation," also reprised this role in the 1993 film adaptation, receiving both Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. more...
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John Cameron Mitchell, who was part of the original cast of John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation both off- and on-Broadway, later gained acclaim for writing, starring in, and directing the Obie Award-winning rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. more...
Mari Nelson, a Juilliard graduate, made her Broadway debut by originating the role of Elisabeth in John Guare’s "Six Degrees of Separation" alongside Stockard Channing. more...
Anthony Rapp, known for his extensive career in theater and film, notably appeared in John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation on Broadway, showcasing his versatility beyond his iconic role in Rent. more...
Courtney B. Vance received his second Tony Award nomination for his performance in John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation, where he starred alongside the luminous Stockard Channing under the direction of Jerry Zaks. more...
Awards and Nominations
1991 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Courtney B. Vance was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Stockard Channing was nominated but did not win.
1990 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress - Play: Stockard Channing was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Aural Fixation Sound Designer
Paul Gallo Lighting Designer
Angela Gari Hair Designer
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Tony Walton Scenic Designer
Jerry Zaks Director
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