The Young Man from Atlanta 1997

Ages: 12+
Opened: March 27, 1997
Closing: June 08, 1997

The Young Man from Atlanta - 1997 - Broadway History , Info & More

Longacre Theatre (Broadway)
220 West 48th Street New York, NY

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The Young Man from Atlanta FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Young Man from Atlanta have there been?
The Young Man from Atlanta has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1997 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has The Young Man from Atlanta been nominated for?
Best Play and , .
What awards has The Young Man from Atlanta been nominated for?
The Young Man from Atlanta has been nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Horton Foote.
What awards has The Young Man from Atlanta won?
The Young Man from Atlanta has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Horton Foote.

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