Electra Revival 1998

Opened: December 3, 1998
Closing: March 21, 1999

Electra - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

New stagings of ancient Greek plays are a signature of The Public's leader, Ted Pappas. After acclaimed productions of Medea and Oedipus the King, he will now thrill audiences with a gripping Electra, the story of a family torn apart by adultery, assassination, and revenge. The tragic tale of the deceitful Clytemnestra and her fanatical children, Electra and Orestes, will be told in a crystal-clear adaptation packed with action and suspense.

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Electra FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Electra have there been?
Electra has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1908, Broadway which opened in 1918, Broadway which opened in 1927, Broadway which opened in 1930, Broadway which opened in 1932, Broadway which opened in 1952, Broadway which opened in 1998 and Broadway which opened in 1998.
What Tony Awards has Electra been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play for Eric Krebs, Best Revival of a Play for Randall L. Wreghitt, Best Revival of a Play for Anita Waxman, Best Revival of a Play for Elizabeth Williams, Best Revival of a Play for Lawrence Horowitz, Best Revival of a Play for McCarter TheaterBest Revival of a Play for Donmar Warehouse and Best Revival of a Play for Duncan C. Weldon.
What awards has Electra been nominated for?
Electra has been nominated for the Outstanding Revival of a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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