Fool for Love 1983

Ages: 13+
Opened: November 27, 1983
Closing: September 29, 1985

Fool for Love - 1983 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Douglas Fairbanks Theatre
432 West 42nd St. (between 9th & 10th Sts) New York, NY

Through searing truth and dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can't live without each other whether they like it or not. May is hiding out at an old motel in the Mojave Desert. Eddie, an old flame and childhood friend, finds her there and threatens to drag her back into the life from which she had fled. Reality and dream; truth and lies; past and present mingle in an explosive, emotional experience.

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Fool for Love FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Fool for Love have there been?
Fool for Love has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1983 and Broadway which opened in 2015.
What awards has Fool for Love been nominated for?
Fool for Love has been nominated for several awards. These include Best New American Play and Direction at the Obie Awards for Sam Shepard, Performance at the Obie Awards for Will Patton, Kathy Baker, and Ed Harris. The play was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Sam Shepard. Additionally, Kathy Whitton Baker received a Performance nomination at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Fool for Love won?
Fool for Love has won several awards, including the Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Sam Shepard, Direction (Obie Awards) for Sam Shepard, Performance (Obie Awards) for Will Patton, Performance (Obie Awards) for Kathy Baker, Performance (Obie Awards) for Ed Harris, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Sam Shepard. Additionally, Kathy Whitton Baker received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards.

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