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The First Breeze of Summer 1975

Opened: June 10, 1975
Closing: July 19, 1975

The First Breeze of Summer - 1975 Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY


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Negro Ensemble Company to Launch 50th Season with DAY OF ABSENCE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016


To launch its 50th anniversary season, The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) will revisit its very first production, 'Day of Absence' (1966) by Douglas Turner Ward, with an eight-performance run December 4-11 at Theatre 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Mark's Place. The season will include three more productions at Theatre 80 St. Marks and one at La MaMa.

Negro Ensemble Company to Kick Off 50th Anniversary Season with DAY OF ABSENCE
by Ashlee Latimer - Nov 3, 2016


To launch its 50th anniversary season, The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) will revisit its very first production, 'Day of Absence' (1966) by Douglas Turner Ward, with an eight-performance run December 4-11 at Theatre 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Mark's Place.  The season will include three more productions at Theatre 80 St. Marks and one at La MaMa.

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The First Breeze of Summer - 1975 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1976 Tony Awards Best Play Leslie Lee
1976 Tony Awards Best Play Negro Ensemble
1975 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Playwriting Award Leslie Lee

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