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Democracy 2004

Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes with one intermission
Opened: November 18, 2004
Closing: April 17, 2005

Democracy - 2004 Broadway History , Info & More

Rooted in shocking and fascinating historical truth, Democracy is a dazzling new work by Tony Award winner Michael Frayn, directed by two-time Tony winner Michael Blakemore. The story of former West German chancellor Willy Brandt, the play explores his downfall at the hands of an East German intelligence agent who becomes his assistant and confessor. Part thriller, part political expose, part human drama, Democracy is, in all, an endlessly gripping new play.


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Democracy plays final performance April 17th
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2005


The National Theatre of Great Britain's critically acclaimed production of DEMOCRACY, a new play by Michael Frayn, directed by Michael Blakemore, will play its final performance on Sunday, April 17th at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Democracy Announces Last Weeks, No Closing Date Chosen
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2005


The Michael Frayn political drama will close within the next few weeks

Democracy featured on '20/20' tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2005


DEMOCRACY, the acclaimed play by Michael Frayn, will be featured on tonight's episode of '20/20'. The program will include a story about the use of cell phones, and features an interview with DEMOCRACY star Richard Thomas, and a look at the production's 'cell phone symphony,' designed to curb the ringing of cell phones during the performance. '20/20' airs locally on WABC-TV, Channel 7 at 10:00 PM (ET). Check local listings.

Democracy director Michael Blakemore interviewed tonight on New York Close-Up
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2005


DEMOCRACY director Michael Blakemore will be interviewed tonight, Thursday, February 17, on 'New York Close-Up'. The program airs from 9:00-9:30 PM on New York 1.

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peak at Democracy
by BWW News Desk - November 9, 2004


DEMOCRACY, the award-winning play by Michael Frayn, opens November 18th at 6:30 PM on Broadway. The production is currently in previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Democracy History

Other Productions of Democracy

2004   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2012   West End Sheffield Theatre Production
West End

Democracy - 2004 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Play 0
2005 Tony Awards Best Play Michael Frayn
2005 Tony Awards Best Play Boyett Ostar Productions
2005 Tony Awards Best Play Nederlander Presentations, Inc.
2005 Tony Awards Best Play Jean Doumanian
2005 Tony Awards Best Play Stephanie P. McClelland
2005 Tony Awards Best Play Arielle Tepper
2005 Tony Awards Best Play Amy Nederlander
2005 Tony Awards Best Play Eric Falkenstein
2005 Tony Awards Best Play Roy Furman

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