Lunch Hour 1980

Opened: November 12, 1980
Closing: June 28, 1981

Lunch Hour - 1980 - Broadway History , Info & More

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

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An Evening with HENRY WINKLER & More is Coming to Harris Center for the Arts
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HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS will present two more exciting new shows in March, including An Evening With Henry Winkler. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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American Repertory Theater has announced that six original cast members from its 2012 production of Pippin will visit The Lunch Room on #GivingTuesday, November 29, at 12PM to celebrate the revival’s 10th anniversary. 

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by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2017


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will host An Evening with Bebe Neuwirth on Monday, May 1, 2017.

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Lunch Hour FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Lunch Hour have there been?
Lunch Hour has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1980.
What awards has Lunch Hour been nominated for?
Lunch Hour has been nominated for the Outstanding Lighting Design award at the Drama Desk Awards. Jennifer Tipton received this nomination for her work on the show.

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