Christine Baranski, a distinguished actress with an Emmy, two Tony Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Drama Desk Award, and an American Comedy Award, received her big break and won a Tony Award® for her role in Tom Stoppard’s hit Broadway comedy The Real Thing, directed by Mike Nichols. more...
Glenn Close, renowned for her versatility and regarded as one of the finest actresses of her generation, won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in the 1983 Broadway production of *The Real Thing*. more...
Peter Gallagher, renowned for his versatile performances across film, television, and theatre, earned the Clarence Derwent Award for his role in "The Real Thing." more...
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Jeremy Irons, an acclaimed actor who has achieved the "Triple Crown of Acting," made his Broadway debut in 1984 in Tom Stoppard's *The Real Thing*, a performance that earned him the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. more...
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In Fall 2014, Cynthia Nixon returned to Broadway in Sam Gold's production of The Real Thing, reprising a role she had originated thirty years prior, demonstrating her enduring talent and connection to Tom Stoppard's classic play. more...
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Awards and Nominations
1984 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Jeremy Irons was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Christine Baranski won.
1984 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Jeremy Irons won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Glenn Close won.
Production Team
J. Roy Helland Make-Up Designer
Paul Huntley Wig Designer
Otts Munderloh Sound Designer
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
Mike Nichols Director
Richard Stein Hair Designer
Anthea Sylbert Costume Designer
Tony Walton Scenic Designer
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