The Rivals Revival 2004

Opened: December 16, 2004
Closing: January 23, 2005

The Rivals - 2004 - Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

Swooning lovers, plucky maids, wily valets, irate guardians, and of course a duel:

this is the world of Bath, which leaps to sparkling life with matchless wit and lively invention in this enduring classic. With all the brilliance of his fellow Irish scribes Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw, Sheridan single-handedly revived English stage comedy with his landmark play.

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New York Classical Theatre to Present HENRY IV in NYC Parks This Summer
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New York Classical Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s Henry IV as the main production of the company’s 25th anniversary season. See where the show will be performed and learn more details about the production.

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The Rewards of Being Frank, currently running through March 26, 2023 at the Mezzanine Theatre at ART/New York Theatres is now available for streaming, also through March 26 only.

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The Rivals FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Rivals have there been?
The Rivals has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1910, Broadway which opened in 1912, Broadway which opened in 1922, Broadway which opened in 1923, Broadway which opened in 1930, Broadway which opened in 1942, Broadway which opened in 2004 and Broadway which opened in 2004.
What Tony Awards has The Rivals been nominated for?
The Rivals has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for Jess Goldstein.
What Tony Awards has The Rivals won?
The Rivals has won the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for Jess Goldstein.
What awards has The Rivals been nominated for?
The Rivals has been nominated for the Designer of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for John Gunter.

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